Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster | IN and IA experience

Insurance Placement Solutions (IPS) has an opening for a Workers’ Compensation Lost Time Claims Adjuster with our client. This is a fully remote, temporary opportunity open to qualified candidates throughout the United States. The position involves managing an Indiana and/or Iowa workers’ compensation claims desk. Candidates must have at least 2 years of lost-time claims-handling experience, with jurisdictional experience in Indiana and/or Iowa preferred.

In this role, you’ll independently manage workers’ compensation indemnity and medical claims from investigation through resolution. You’ll determine compensability, administer benefits, coordinate medical treatment, establish reserves, manage litigation, and support return-to-work efforts while ensuring compliance with applicable state regulations and client requirements.

Workers’ Compensation Lost Time Claims Adjuster Responsibilities

• Manage workers’ compensation lost-time and indemnity claims in Indiana and/or Iowa
• Investigate workplace injuries and occupational disease claims to determine compensability and benefit eligibility
• Obtain statements, review medical documentation, and gather information necessary for claim decisions
• Calculate and administer indemnity and medical benefits in accordance with applicable state requirements
• Establish, evaluate, and maintain appropriate claim reserves
• Coordinate medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and return-to-work plans
• Manage litigated claims and coordinate with defense counsel and other specialists
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and negotiate claim resolutions within designated authority
• Identify and pursue potential subrogation opportunities
• Develop claim strategies and adjust action plans based on medical, legal, and investigative findings
• Communicate claim developments with injured workers, employers, medical providers, attorneys, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate claim documentation and timely diary management
• Participate in claim reviews and collaborate with policyholders to support effective claim outcomes
• Ensure compliance with applicable workers’ compensation regulations, claims-handling standards, and client requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of workers’ compensation lost-time claims handling experience
• Experience managing indemnity and medical claims from investigation through resolution
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation compensability, benefit administration, reserving, and claim resolution practices
• Experience coordinating medical treatment, return-to-work efforts, and litigation when applicable
• Ability to independently manage an active claims inventory and meet regulatory deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred

• Workers’ compensation lost-time claims handling experience in Indiana and/or Iowa
• Experience managing litigated claims and coordinating with defense counsel

About Insurance Placement Solutions

Insurance Placement Solutions is a staffing and recruiting firm specializing in the insurance industry. We connect talented professionals with temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire opportunities at leading insurance organizations across the United States.

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