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Subrogation SpecialistPRIMARY PURPOSE: Identifies and pursues mid-level to complex subrogation recoveries across all lines of business and all jurisdictions and ensures ongoing claims remain within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Reviews multi-jurisdictional claims to establish potential for third party subrogation recovery by investigating and gathering information based on feasibility of recovery analysis and employment of strategies to manage the claim through timely resolution.
Provides subrogation guidance to both internal and external stakeholders relative to investigation and cost-effective resolution.
Develops and pursues third party subrogation, refers assignments to subrogation counsel as dictated by statute or timeline, and discusses any compromised or negotiation of the claimed subrogation interest.
Sends appropriate subrogation lien notifications to appropriate parties.
Gathers information necessary to support viable subrogation claim; documents claim notes with appropriate information.
Provides direction to assigned subrogation counsel.
Maintains a diary on active claims with subrogation potential and claims meeting excess reporting criteria.
Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
Approves and makes timely claim payments relative to subrogation and settles claims within designated client authority level.
Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to subrogation; secures recovery from responsible parties; enters recovery fees into claims management system.
Prepares status reports for client as required and present in claim reviews.
Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost-effective resolution.
Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.
Uses appropriate cost containment techniques, including strategic vendor partnerships, to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.
Participates in department training opportunities.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required.
Experience
Five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Through knowledge of claims management processes and procedures
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Where applicable, Sedgwick uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. These tools are subject to periodic review.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Colleague Resources if you require accommodation.
Skills Required
- Five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licenses as required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Knowledge of claims management processes and procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and interpretive skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Ability to create accurate, comprehensive written reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work in a team environment
Sedgwick Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sedgwick and has not been reviewed or approved by Sedgwick.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off and paid holidays are emphasized, with PTO accruals increasing with tenure. Paid parental leave and caregiver support further expand time-off coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage is complemented by telemedicine and a personal health concierge. Wellbeing supports such as diabetes and weight-management programs, fertility services, and robust mental-health access (coaching, therapy, psychiatry) broaden care.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and caregiver support are offered alongside family-forming resources. Fertility services and adoption assistance reinforce family-oriented benefits.
Sedgwick Insights
What We Do
From our modest beginnings as a regional claims administrator, Sedgwick has grown into a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions with 31,000+ colleagues, located across 80 countries. Through innovative product development, organic business development and strategic acquisitions, Sedgwick’s offerings continue to evolve beyond claims processing to meet the current and future needs of our clients. Our approach to delivering quality service in areas such as workers’ compensation, liability, property, disability and absence management goes far beyond just managing claims—we aim to simplify the process and reduce complexity, making it easy and effective for everyone involve.
Why Work With Us
We stay tuned into what our colleagues want and need and deliver a world-class colleague experience that demonstrates how much we value their unique contributions to our business. You’ll see and feel what it’s like to work for a company that’s committed to doing the right thing – for those we serve, for our planet and for each other.
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