Lead Claims Agent Job at WSSC Water

WSSC Water Laurel, MD

The Lead Claims Agent performs analysis and manages claims files within the unit. Leads, trains, and monitors the activities of liability Claims Adjusters and other Claims staff.

Essential Functions
  • Assists with the assignment of loss claims filed against the Commission and the disposition of the same


  • Reviews, and evaluates liability claims in accordance with the Commission’s self-insurance program; checks for coverage – ensuring timely investigation, reserves and resolution of claims while maintaining fair and adequate settlement amounts

  • Acts as a resource for answering claims questions and inquiries

  • Works with the Section Manager to coordinate staff training and development

  • Makes recommendations and assists Claims Manager with developing and evaluating claims procedures

  • Reviews files for reserve and settlement authority

  • Assists Claims Manager with maintaining performance documentation for agents

  • Responsible for ensuring that customer requests/inquiries are responded to in a timely and effective manner resulting in high customer satisfaction and in compliance with WSSC Water’s policies, procedures and regulations

  • Handles escalated customer problems referred by the Claims Manager, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, Commissioners and General Manager/CEO

  • Coordinates with other teams and field staff to ensure timely and accurate claims processing and handling of customers

Other Functions
  • Participates in Claims Dispute Resolving Committee hearings and testifies in court and depositions


  • Handles complex claims as required

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands
Work is performed in a business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of claims investigative work and claims related procedures


  • Ability to gain thorough knowledge of the Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS) and Claims database

  • Excellent organizational, analytical and decision-making skills

  • Knowledge of supervising claims adjustments

  • Ability to effectively handle difficult customer situations

  • Excellent organizational, analytical and decision-making skills

  • Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate employees

  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
  • Associate’s degree in Claims, Business Administration or related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience investigating, evaluating and resolving complex liability or property claims


OR
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 7+ years’ experience investigating, evaluating and resolving complex liability or property claims


Directly reports to the Manager of the Claims Section and is responsible for the analysis and management of claim files within the unit. Leads, trains, and monitors the activities of liability claims adjusters and other Claims staff.



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