Career Opportunities

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Chesapeake Employers has been providing workers' compensation to the State of Maryland and its businesses since 1914.

What We Offer

If you want to grow your skills and be a part of a caring organization that promotes work-life balance and is meeting the challenges of an evolving industry, then Chesapeake Employers is the place for you.

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid disability coverage
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Paid time off and holidays
401k plan with discretionary contribution

Volunteering during work hours
Career paths & opportunities for advancement
Professional development and certifications
Education incentives & tuition reimbursement
Wellness & employee assistance programs

Open Positions

Information Technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the processing of incoming calls to the Help Desk Service Level Agreements to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end user issues, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain High customer satisfaction levels.
Analyzes performance of Help Desk activities and documented resolutions, tracks and analyzes trends in Help Desk requests and generates statistical reports to identify problem areas.
Provides direct personnel management with the assistance of Human Resources.
Prepares operational expenditure statements, purchase requests.
Acts as a liaison between department and vendors, monitors inventory levels and procures equipment and resources as necessary, assists the Systems team with procurement as needed.
Ensures inventory is kept up to date in the ServiceDesk as well as configuration management database to associate equipment, licensing, and applications to users as well as user sign off form library.
Monitors and prioritizes day-to-day tasks, ad hoc service requests, and project-oriented tasks in terms of help desk, computer operations, printer supplies and maintenance, and copy center functions.
Provides higher level technical support to senior technical personnel on complex issues as well as escalation management.
Ensures the timely, efficient, and accurate processing, printing, verification, and distribution of the nightly batch operations.
Ensures monitoring of processing/operations for error free operations procedures and the completion and verification of all nightly tape and disk backup routines.
Ensures deployment management process and reviews on various access logs.
Coordinates and/or performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level.
Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of helpdesk/operations documentation and end user FAQ and knowledgebase guides.
Supports the company’s strategies and departmental goals through accomplishing tasks as assigned.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in a related IT field.
4-8+ years’ experience with an IT function (process).
8+ years of experience in an IT related function if you possess no Bachelor’s Degree.
0-2 years’ experience leading projects / resources.
Knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Ability to apply IT in solving problems.
Awareness of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products.
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Pursuing Excellence
Making a Difference
Leadership Presence
Developing People
Maintaining Focus and Accountability
Strategic Initiative

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required which include, close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

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Legal

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists two (2) or more assigned staff attorneys with dockets before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and appeals before the Maryland trial courts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates hearing and appeal files, including identifying additional defenses and evidence supporting defense, preparing exhibits, determining sufficiency of IME reports and SIU investigations, and arranging for witness attendance.
Recommends additional actions necessary to resolve or defend claim.
Determines legal sufficiency of issues filed, recommends additional actions to resolve or defend claim, and coordinates action to be accomplished.
Maintains attorney calendar, including scheduling appearances and coordinating discovery with clients and witnesses.
Under the direct supervision of an attorney, drafts discovery motions, pleadings, appellate briefs and other litigation-related documents.
Participates in departmental projects and completes all duties as assigned.
Identifies potential conflicts.
Requests payment for legal incurred bills.
Identify cases assigned to attorney and provide attorney with case issues and assigned commissioner.
Review attorney early review notes and complete assigned tasks as applicable.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum AA Degree in Paralegal studies with at least 2 years of experience preparing Maryland workers’ compensation cases for hearing attorney’s review.
Intermediate level of PC skills including demonstrable strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and preferably PowerPoint.
Must demonstrate professionalism and core values of integrity, teamwork, excellence, accountability, and moving forward through innovation.
Excellent interpersonal and cognitive skills.
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal as well as strong proofreading skills.
Demonstrated ability to draft complex pleadings and discovery and conduct legal research using various methods, i.e., law library and on-line programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Bilingual skills preferred.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Bias for Action
Knowledge Sharing
Deliver Results
Service and Sales Excellence
Personal Leadership
Teamwork and Communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required, which include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

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SIU

POSITION SUMMARY

Investigates components of claims, premium avoidance, and collections submitted to Chesapeake Employers by means of developing factual information to ensure the propriety of claims benefits, or assists in case development for legal actions in instances of impropriety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and control all activity involving investigative cases assigned for premium avoidance, collections, or claims.
Investigate suspected/reported incidents of fraudulent activity/premium avoidance on the part of claimants, policyholders, vendors, and agents and/or any other individual/entity conducting business with Chesapeake Employers by obtaining and reviewing documents and other information for completing a Premium Avoidance Audit/Claims Investigation.
Independently examine and evaluate internal documentation for validation and decision making on claims, underwriting or premium avoidance files.
Independently formulate and implement adaptive investigation action and payment plans through the course of a claim, fraud, or premium avoidance file’s life.
Conduct professional interviews of investigation targets, victims and witnesses.
Independently review and evaluate financial documents pertaining to active case files.
Independently review and evaluate court documents pertaining to active case files.
Testify in court as an expert witness on active case files.
Act as Professional liaison with Chesapeake Employers’ business partners, other insurance carriers, law enforcement, and state administrative agencies as pertains to active investigations.
Conduct training in the capacity of an expert in fraud examination.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree required
2-4 years experience in workers compensation insurance
Proficient in Microsoft office products
Basic PC skills required. Knowledge of data base research
Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive, quality driven environment
Valid driver's license with good driving record

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Bias for Action
Knowledge Sharing
Deliver Results
Service and Sales Excellence
Personal Leadership
Teamwork and Communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required which include, close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office Environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Some travel is required.

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Underwriting

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides direct assistance and support to the underwriting department, our agents, policyholders, and Chesapeake Employers’ personnel while striving to accomplish business unit goals and strategic initiatives. Produce, analyze and disseminate data in accordance with company guidelines and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers and enters applicant information for acceptability into various underwriting programs or prepare account information for referral.
Respond to customer requests for Certificates of Insurance, cancellations, endorsements, loss runs, and copies of policies.
Process and deliver Other States transactions.
Identify and meet the needs of customers by providing superior customer service while serving as a resource for the Underwriting Department.
Process filings to the Department of Labor.
Provide general clerical and administrative support to the department as required.
Accountable for premium and service objectives as established in company/department business plans.
Process simple policy transactions in accordance with authority.
Enter data quality corrections.
Respond to customer billing inquiries.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1-3 years’ experience in a P/C insurance environment.
Workers’ Compensation claim or underwriting experience preferred.
High school degree or AA degree or equivalent insurance industry experience.
Basic PC skills required.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Superior customer service energy.
Bilingual skills preferred.

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

Bias for Action
Knowledge Sharing
Deliver Results
Service and Sales Excellence
Personal Leadership
Teamwork and Communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required, which includes close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office environment. The noise level is usually moderate.

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Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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Career Opportunities

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Proudly serving Maryland

What We Offer

Open Positions

Information Technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Legal

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

SIU

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Underwriting

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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