At HSG we are serious about selecting the right person for the right position.  We look for that special spark in someone who will thrive in our outstanding environment – someone who likes to learn and strives to do better every day.

If you want to pursue your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment built on the strength of dedicated employees with a commitment to success, then HSG is the place for you!

POSITION AVAILABLE!

Open Position: Claim Counsel

The Healthcare Services Group (HSG) Family of Companies provides medical professional and general liability insurance protection to Missouri hospitals, medical groups and healthcare providers. HSG is looking for a smart, motivated and confident individual to join the Claims Management Team.

Responsibilities:
In the role of Claim Counsel, you will be responsible for evaluating, managing and resolving complex medical professional liability and general liability claims. Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Screening events reported to the company to determine if a covered claim has been made under the terms and conditions of the applicable policy of insurance
  • Establishing, monitoring and recommending changes to indemnity and expense reserves on assigned claim files
  • Assigning claim files to and supervising outside defense counsel, adjusters, and investigators
  • Appropriately documenting claim files
  • Evaluating liability and exposure in assigned claim files
  • Proactively managing claim resolution, including formation and implementation of resolution strategy
  • Actively participating in mediations
  • Managing allocated loss adjustment expenses
  • Attending mediations and trials
  • Assisting insured healthcare providers and healthcare entities with legal questions involving health care law
  • Designing and delivering educational programs to insured medical providers regarding health care law matters

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
  • Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative virtual office environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A desire and willingness to learn
  • Willingness to do some in-state travel (rarely overnight)
  • Computer literacy
  • Reside in Missouri, Kansas or Illinois

Desired:

  • Juris doctorate degree
  • Three+ years claims supervision experience or litigation experience in medical professional liability and general liability
  • Knowledge of local and national healthcare standards and regulations
  • Strong negotiation skills

Job Location: Hybrid working model. Our team largely works remotely from our homes, but we do enjoy some in-office collaboration time. For many team members, 80% or more of their work hours are performed remotely. Our office is located at 4700 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time