Union Labor Life Insurance Company is actively recruiting an Jr. Claims Examiner for our Bethesda, MD office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and register all incoming claims on-line using the Group Administration claim system. Request additional information as needed on incomplete claims forms. Forward claims to Life Claims Specialist for processing that are over dollar limit and/or assigned by benefit type.
- Research and correct missing or erroneous information reported on 1099's and B-Notices and the Paid and Pending reports. Update systems with the correct information.
- Assist Life Claims Specialist by filing source documents.
- Handle telephone inquiries, internal and external, for status questions and for questions regarding claims handled by this position. Telephone calls, internal and/or external, may be recorded and retained electronically, specific to the department’s scope of services.
- Review and log all incoming mail. Prepare and maintain all file correspondence.
- Process Group Life claims - Life, Accidental Death, Dismemberment, Waivers and Survivor Income Claims using automated claims system.
- Bring claims to satisfactory conclusion to include verifying eligibility using various source documents reviewing policy provisions, initiating written and/or telephone inquiries to client. Final determination of releasing claims benefit payment or denial letter is entered into the system.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Eighteen months’ administrative experience, preferably in an insurance environment.
- Familiarity with contract language and interpretation preferred.
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
- Must successfully demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed productivity and error ratio standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
For over 95 years, Ullico, the only labor-owned insurance and investment company, has been a proud partner of the labor movement. From insurance products for members, leaders and employers, to investments that have created thousands of union jobs, our customers continue to count on Ullico to protect them. The Ullico Inc. family of companies includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Casualty Group, Inc.; Ullico Investment Company, Inc.; and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc. Visit www.ullico.com.
We offer a competitive starting salary and an outstanding benefits package including:
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Pension
- 401K
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Ullico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.
The job posting will expire or renew after 30 days.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Eighteen months of administrative experience
- Insurance experience
- Familiarity with contract language and interpretation
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to meet or exceed productivity and error ratio standards
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
What We Do
For more than 90 years, Ullico Inc. has served the union workplace. From insurance products for union members and innovative risk management solutions for contractors and employers, to investments in commercial real estate projects that have created thousands of union jobs, Ullico is a proud partner of the American worker. Ullico Inc. is an insurance and financial services holding company whose subsidiary companies include The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Investment Advisors Inc.; Ullico Investment Company, LLC; and Ullico Casualty Group LLC. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Ullico Inc. also has regional offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Silver Spring, Md. It is the only insurance and investment company that is labor-owned, which is why union members and employers across America trust Ullico with protecting their families, employees, businesses and investments. For additional information, visit www.ullico.com.
