Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional Trainee

Job overview

The Workers’ Compensation Claims Professional Trainee role is based in Omaha, NE, with a work-from-home program of up to two days per week upon eligibility. Compensation is not specified. Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is an insurance group with more than 50 years in business and emphasizes customer focus and integrity. The trainee develops the skills to evaluate and manage workers’ compensation claims, including medical, legal, and financial considerations. Through training and supervised claims work, the role contributes to appropriate benefit decisions, cost control, and clear communication with internal and external parties.

What you'll do

• Complete classroom training in claims handling, medical terminology, and legal concepts
• learn claims software and databases
• interpret legal, medical, and investigative documents
• manage medical treatment while controlling costs
• evaluate facts and prepare reports and action plans
• calculate and adjust claim reserves
• manage legal processes on litigated claims
• determine benefit eligibility and authorize payments
• communicate by phone and electronic correspondence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

claims trainee

workers’ compensation

claims handling

medical records

legal documents

benefit eligibility

omaha ne

berkshire hathaway homestate companies

hybrid work program

high school diploma required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays, retirement savings match, medical, dental and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance, flexible savings accounts, paid community volunteer day, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program.

Why this role

Work-from-home program of up to two days per week upon eligibility; manageable caseload; free onsite fitness facility; garage parking; office within walking distance of the Old Market.

About the employer

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.