Claims Advisor, Professional Liability | Medical Malpractice

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Claims Advisor, Professional Liability | Medical Malpractice PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To analyze complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims; to provide resolution of highly complex nature and/or severe injury claims. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are seeking experienced professionals to manage complex medical malpractice claims involving severe injury and high exposure. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills, exercise sound judgment, and are committed to delivering timely, cost‑effective claim resolutions while maintaining a high level of customer service. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE: Proactively and strategically manages a complex claim inventory by assessing complex claims issues, utilizing jurisdictional expertise to provide oversight, and directs the handling to achieve the best possible resolution. Acts as the organizational subject matter expert for line of business and key jurisdictions on complex claim issues. Uses knowledge of all aspects of claims handling in evaluating exposure; recommends and directs action plans for issue or case resolution. Articulates and documents clear and concise file notes to allow stakeholders to understand the issues and path to resolution. Facilitates roundtables with groups/teams; engages appropriate internal and external resources as needed. Provides technical leadership on and maintains co-ownership of complex claim issues; through further influence creates a culture of continual quality improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s). QUALIFICATIONS Education & Licensing: 8 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) to five (5) years of experience handling complex claims and experience in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or higher value complex claims. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred. Work environment requirements include – Physical: Computer keyboarding Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines. As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 to $130,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. 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. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.