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Sedgwick

Senior Claims Specialist, Medical Malpractice – Professional Liability

Sedgwick

. Analyze and process complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex medical malpractice claims, including investigation, negotiation, and resolution strategies. Proficient in applying medical malpractice insurance principles and maintaining professional client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Claims Management ExperienceMedical Malpractice Insurance KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Claims AnalysisInvestigation ReportingCost Containment TechniquesReserve CalculationSettlement Strategy DevelopmentFraud InvestigationMedical Management PracticesSocial Security Application Procedures
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Certification
Industry Keywords
Medical Malpractice ClaimsClaim ExposureSubrogationRecoveryPerformance Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze and process complex or technically difficult medical malpractice claims
  • Investigate and gather information to determine claim exposure
  • Manage claims through action plans to timely resolution
  • Conduct or assign full investigations and provide investigation reports
  • Negotiate claim settlements up to designated authority level
  • Calculate and assign appropriate reserves and monitor reserve adequacy
  • Recommend settlement strategies and bring structured settlement proposals as necessary
  • Coordinate legal defense, including assigning attorneys, supporting investigations, reviewing invoices, and monitoring counsel compliance
  • Use cost containment techniques and strategic vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs
  • Investigate potential fraud, subrogation, contribution, recovery, and case management opportunities
  • Represent the Company in depositions, mediations, and trial monitoring as needed
  • Communicate claim activity and processing with clients and maintain professional client relationships
  • Ensure claim files are properly documented and coding is correct
  • Refer cases to supervisors and management as appropriate
  • Delegate work and mentor assigned staff
  • Support the organization's quality programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Six (6) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Licenses as required
  • Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of medical malpractice insurance principles and laws
  • Knowledge of recoveries, offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, and cost containment principles
  • Knowledge of medical management practices and Social Security application procedures as applicable
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k and matching
  • PTO
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance
  • Flexible spending or health savings account
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate