Marsh McLennan Agency’s Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest  is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.

The Claims Advocate assists property and casualty clients navigate the insurance claims process, with a particular focus on bringing claims to a resolution while protecting the client’s best interest. They provide exceptional client service by educating clients on best practices in advanced claim management on a consistent basis. The Claims Advocate also serves as an internal resource for other service team members on complex claims and coverage situations. This role creates value by minimizing the risk and maximizing the health for clients.

Claims

Mitigates client’s claims exposures through the strategic management of claimsDiligently investigates all outstanding requests and commitments made to the clients and reports outcomes/next steps on a regular basisReads and interprets coverage to assist clients with analyzing carrier coverage positionsProvides client education, such as Workers Compensation 101, Workers Compensation 102, Claims MitigationAnalyzes and guides clients in areas of liability and litigationAdvocates for special claims handling instruction from insurance carriers as appropriate to meet client preferences for communication and management of their claimsDirects and advises clients on risk solutions when applicableEducates clients and internal teams on best practices in claimsProactively manages and leads claim reviews in accordance with claims service guidelines, including reviewing claims; assembling documents; ensuring carrier participation when necessary; and conducting claim review meetings in person or via phone; managing the meeting within agreed upon timeframe, while driving towards resultsParticipates in current and prospective client meetings with sales and service teams and provides overview of claims management services tailored to the particular concerns of the clientPerforms related duties as assigned or as a situation may dictate

Execution of Client Service

Works with Producer and/or Account Executives, service team and other internal departments to plan, execute, and track customized service strategy for each client, designed to create measurable value and efficiencies in their businessesAdvises service plan, and other specific deliverables designed to support clients in making decisions about insurance programsBuilds personalized client relationships through demonstrated ownership of the service plan and multiple channels of communication such as phone, email and in-person meetingsAnalyzes risk, coverage, program structure and recommends options; executes coverage and program changesOversees the accuracy and display of information in client portals; consults with and enacts client decisions on access to portal by their staffLeverages insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms, program options, and other items to clients as neededWorks with internal departments to ensure cohesiveness and timeliness of service execution, and creates report of service plan execution through commitment reportTakes an enterprise-wide approach to client service by collaborating with other service teams to create a cohesive client service experienceManages time effectively to prioritize workload, client service requests, and service parameters on business processes

Data and Process Integrity Peer Relationships

Consistently follows client service workflows and appropriately engages internal resources such as process support team, procedure manuals and reporting tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy of executionAccurately maintains complete client files including the clear documentation of account detail in agency management systems including policy information, activities, attachments, and correspondenceAchieves desired levels of data completeness and process integrity by consistently meeting activity timelines, quality metrics, and goals

Peer Relationships

Participates in ongoing scheduled meetings with service team to discuss accounts, renewals, service needs, service platform, etc.Trains, guides and mentors Claims team members and other peersCommunicates effectively with team members and provides timely and complete information to allow them to establish positive client relationships and efficiently manage their processes and workloadDevelops successful and effective working relationships with Producers, Account Executives, Client Service Representatives, service team members, managers, carriers and members of other departments

Required

Upon hire, Producers License for Casualty, as appropriate for role

Preferred

BS/BA DegreeAIC or SCLA DesignationProficient in Microsoft Office Suite5+ years of claims handling experience at an agency or insurance carrier

A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.

Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:

Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more

The flexibility to work at home or an office

A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events

Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations

Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards

A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much
 

Who You Are is Who We Are

MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.

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