The Line Construction Benefit Fund, commonly known as LINECO, was founded in 1963 and is a self-funded, self-administered health and welfare plan that provides a comprehensive suite of benefits to IBEW and NECA members working in the outside electrical construction industry. LINECO offers a full range of medical benefits, including prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision, short term disability, life insurance, and behavioral health support designed to provide members with the best care available at a predictable cost.
At LINECO, we are providing our members with best in class service, and if you are mission driven and passionate about healthcare and negotiating settlements, we would love to connect with you.
The Subrogation Team seeks a Subrogation Specialist who will be responsible for investigating insurance claims to identify third parties liable for damages, gathering evidence, and recovering funds on behalf of LINECO. Reporting to the Manager Special Member Services, you will focus on assessing liability, negotiating settlements with the at-fault party or their insurer, documenting claims, and coordinating with legal teams.
This is a full time hourly position, the hourly range for this role is $26.00/hour to $29/hour depending on level of experience.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
● Have the ability to identify, investigate and gather information from a variety of sources
● Examine claim files, gather evidence to determine if a third party is responsible for an insurance loss, and manage the claim investigative process in a timely manner
● Use established guidelines and techniques such as conflict resolution, quality and effectiveness to respond to all inquires
● Assist in the recovery of over payments for duplicate coverage, workers’ compensation, and no-fault claims from the at-fault party or their insurance carrier to reimburse LINECO for claims paid
● Maintain detailed records of investigations, findings, and settlement activities within the claims system.
● Engage in negotiations with responsible parties or their legal representatives to reach favorable settlement agreements.
● Coordinate with clients, other adjusters, legal teams, and third parties to ensure smooth communication and case management.
● Adhere to industry regulations, such as HIPAA, and company policies and procedures.
● Report status of all open claims to supervisor as needed
We’re excited about you because you meet the following criteria…
● 2-3 years of subrogation experience in a fast-paced environment and health and welfare funds
● 2-3 years of personal injury paralegal experience strongly preferred
● High School Degree / Associates Degree
● Thorough knowledge of all types of auto subrogation claims including but not limited to personal auto, medical payments, personal injury protection, homeowner and medical malpractice
● Experience working with medical terminology, attorneys, third-party insurance providers, Medicare and union-bargained benefits
● Exceptional attention to detail for accurate investigations and record-keeping
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust
● Strong analytical, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to quickly adapt and shift priorities based on changing demands
● Knowledge of insurance policies, laws, regulations, and industry practices
● Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, claims processing systems, and customer service software
You’ll love working with us because…
● We are a hard-working, mission-driven organization who prides ourselves on providing quality service to our members
● We are people-centric. Our team consists of employees with long tenures, and we foster engagement and appreciation with our employees
● We are humble, compassionate, and empathetic and let this guide our mission and values
● We offer a very strong benefits package which includes medical coverage, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, and pension plan and annuity plan for retirement
● We offer competitive salaries/hourly rates, referral and spot bonuses when applicable
● We have a comprehensive time-off plan including vacation, sick, and personal (PLAWA) time
● We are a collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a hybrid schedule (following new hire training period)
● We have a fun and engaging culture driven by our employee experience committee with planned monthly activities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Subrogation: 2 years (Required)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lombard, IL 60148 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lombard, IL 60148: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lombard, IL 60148
