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At Republic Indemnity, we’ve been helping businesses in the western U.S. manage their Workers’ Compensation costs for over 50 years.  Headquartered in Calabasas, California with additional offices in San Francisco and San Diego, we write workers compensation primarily in CA with significant business in AK, AZ, NV, and other western states.  Whether it’s helping a broker, policyholder, injured worker, or a colleague, Republic is all about creating a clear way forward so people can reach their goals. If you share that vision, we’d love to talk with you about our exiting opportunity for Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist.

This position is based in our San Francisco office with a hybrid schedule of a minimum 1 day in the office per week.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:
  • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
  • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Provides technical advice to lower level positions and other functional areas.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.

Experience: Generally, 6 to 10 years of experience handling California Workers’ Compensation Claims.

Company:

RICA Republic Indemnity Company of America

Salary Range:

$95,000.00 -$112,500.00

Benefits:

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role’s scope and complexity, along with business needs.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.