Long Term Disability Claims Specialist I

• Posting Location: Tampa, Florida

Description and Requirements Role Value Proposition: At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. The Global Technology & Operations group (GTO) is a diverse team of engineers, developers, business analysts, claims analysts and project managers with the freedom to create innovative and solutions to address core business challenges with MetLife. This role will provide exemplary customer service by processing group disability claims in a timely and accurate fashion. Job Location: Virtual but must be commutable to Tampa FL, training will be IN OFFICE for a minimum of 8 weeks. Once training is done, employees report to the office 1 time a month. Key Responsibilities:

• Virtual roles predominately work from a home office with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate communication, information gathering, and rendering decisions on Long-term Disability (LTD) claims according to provisions of LTD certificates.
• Communicate with a variety of constituents (claimants, doctors, nurses, employers, and attorneys) to gather information relevant to rendering decisions based on the provisions of the policy.
• Claim Specialist Trainees will be routinely evaluated for increases in their authority levels as they become more experienced in their decision making and demonstrate consistency in meeting metrics.
• Learn to develop an action plan and identify the Likely Claim Progression including identifying the return to work potential.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Required:

• New hires should live a commutable distance from the site the role is posted in.
• High School Diploma
• 2-4 years of experience in claims or customer service
• Demonstrated critical thinking in activities requiring analysis, investigation, and/or planning.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Business Category Operations - Claims At MetLife, were leading the global transformation of an industry weve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, were dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers. Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! About MetLife Recognized on Fortune magazines list of the 2024 "Worlds Most Admired Companies", Fortune Worlds 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, were inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, its #AllTogetherPossible. Join us! Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.