Claims Analyst

About the role

Kyocera AVX is hiring a Claims Analyst in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The analyst acts as a liaison between the corporate insurance department, global locations, insurance carriers and claimants, ensuring timely processing of insurance claims such as workers' compensation, cargo, property and auto. The role covers domestic and international claim programs, including reporting, investigation, litigation management and resolution.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate accident and loss reports, reviews employee and witness statements, medical reports and investigation results, and compile facts and data on each case.
• Assist departments in investigating claims, including interviewing witnesses and gathering documentation, and document telephone conversations, witness statements and investigation results.
• Manage carrier claims relationships and work closely with assigned lawyers on litigated claims.
• Train staff on the procedures and forms used in claims processing, including workers' compensation matters.
• Review accident reports for injury patterns and unsafe conditions, advise departments quarterly on injury trends and safety procedures, and prepare claims reports, data mining and root cause analysis.
• Track and present monthly trend analysis of claim metrics (new/open, closing ratios) and financial impact, and report monthly accruals to Corporate Accounting.
• Process state workers' compensation reporting requirements (Washington, Ohio, North Dakota, Wyoming).
• Coordinate vendor day presentations and annual on-site loss control visits with brokers and carrier risk control engineers.
• Support projects such as RMIS, fleet safety, claim closure, and RTW/modified duty program development, helping reduce claims metrics and total cost of risk.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Legal Studies (MBA a plus).
• At least 2 years of insurance or claim handling experience, preferably in workers' compensation.
• Understanding of multi-state workers' compensation, auto and general liability litigation processes.
• Working knowledge of claims adjusting and adjudication, and of medical terminology and body systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to work to deadlines.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail orientation, multitasking and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages.