Seeking Disability Income claims professionals. At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services. This DI Claims Manager position leads claim evaluation, analysis, and adjudication in compliance with State and Federal laws while providing timely and accurate service to clients. As a subject matter expert, this position takes lead on high profile or complex cases and provides guidance to entry level associates or peers. What you do * Evaluate and authorize disposition of complex claims will be majority of their work load. * Analyze and recommend disposition of contestable and complex claims where liability is questionable. * Initiate and manage claim investigations, and coordinate field and external investigations. * Consult with and request formal written opinions from Law and Medical/Underwriting departments. * Make advanced independent decisions using judgement and experience. * Compose advanced written and oral communication that may be subject to litigation. * Assist with recoveries from reinsurance carriers. * Assist with training for new or entry level associates. * Perform all claims processing support functions. What you bring * Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required * 4-7 years Related experience required * Previous leadership experience is a plus * Must have DI Claims Experience What we offer * Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. * Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers. * We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities. * A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you’d expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others. * Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities. An Equal Opportunity Employer Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary Range is $63,715 to $95,512Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled