Claims Trainee (Houston)

: We're excited you're considering joining a great place to work! Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. About this Position At Texas Mutual, we spend our days creating a stronger, safer Texas. That means helping injured employees return to a productive life, empowering businesses to thrive, and giving back to our communities. Are you looking for a career that allows you to use your critical thinking and empathy skills while having a direct impact on our community? Then consider our Claims Adjuster Trainee program and imagine building your future with a great company where you can make a difference! In this role, you will be equipped for a career as a Claims Adjuster where you will be responsible for helping injured employees return to a productive life and for empowering businesses to succeed. Upon completion of the trainee program, you will be assigned to one of our four regional offices including Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Lubbock. To be considered for this program, candidates must be willing to temporarily relocate for up to twelve weeks of training at our headquarters in Austin, Texas beginning in April 2024. Relocation assistance (including housing, travel, and meals) is available. Texas Mutual offers excellent benefits (see below), opportunities to volunteer in the community, professional development, a modern office, a partial work-from-home workweek post-graduation, employee events, an on-site fitness center, and more. Responsibilities & Qualifications Essential Job Functions: Participate in a full-time, comprehensive training program (up to 12 weeks, primarily in-person) designed to prepare you for a career as an insurance professional. Successfully complete the Texas Worker's Compensation licensing class and subsequent exam. During the training program, you will also learn the skills required to:

• Communicate, educate, and assist injured employees in navigating the workers' compensation system.
• Collaborate with the policyholder, provider, and injured employee to ensure quality care and a return to productive life.
• Evaluate claims for coverage, compensability, and benefit determination. Ensure benefits are delivered timely and accurately.
• Maintain caseload and case files.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proper claim handling.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Excellent critical thinking, empathy, desk management, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Flex-Hybrid Work Environment: Texas Mutual's flex-hybrid schedule allows you to bring your best self to work by either working remotely or collaborating in the office based on business needs. All Texas Mutual employees are required to have Texas residency and travel to their designated office as needed. Our Benefits:

• Flex-hybrid work environment for most positions
• Annual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Automatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan
• 401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%
• Three weeks' time off for vacation
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days each year
• Generous sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Day one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Pet coverage and pet Rx discounts
• Free on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources
• Free identity theft protection
• Free 2nd medical opinion service
• Free student loan repayment and refinancing consultation
• Employee referral bonus