
The Cigna Group
Claims Lead Analyst
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 19/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
05/10/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
19/11/2025
Job description
Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Claims Lead Analyst for The Cigna Group is a detail-oriented insurance role responsible for preparing claim forms, verifying information, corresponding with agents and beneficiaries, handling client inquiries, reviewing policies to determine coverage, calculating claim amounts, and processing payments. The role validates information on all medical claims, thoroughly reviews submissions to prevent missing or incomplete data, maintains meticulous claim records, and follows up on lapsed cases. It requires extensive knowledge of medical terminology, CPT codes, and ICD-9 codes, the ability to correctly read and assess medical documents, and proficiency with computers and MS Office while recording and maintaining insurance policy and claims information in a database system. The position determines policy coverage, processes payments, answers queries related to policy coverage criteria and guidelines, complies with federal, state, and company regulations and policies, and performs other clerical tasks as required. Context includes technical expertise with depth or breadth in claims; researching and resolving escalated and complex claim issues in a timely manner; identifying error trends and notifying appropriate areas for correction; communicating and educating necessary parties; recommending process improvements; communicating with service providers, attorneys, policyholders, and other involved parties; providing guidance, coaching, and direction to junior team members; and acting independently under limited supervision, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain high attention to detail.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and validate medical claim forms, verifying accuracy and completeness of submitted information
- Record and maintain insurance policy and claims information in the claims database system with meticulous documentation
- Review policies, determine coverage, and calculate claim amounts in accordance with applicable guidelines
- Process claim payments accurately and in a timely manner
- Research and resolve escalated and complex claim issues, acting independently under limited supervision
- Identify error trends, notify appropriate areas for correction, and educate stakeholders to prevent recurrence
- Correspond with service providers, attorneys, policyholders, agents, and beneficiaries to obtain information and resolve claim issues
- Follow up on lapsed cases and outstanding documentation to ensure timely claim resolution
- Assess and interpret medical documents using medical terminology, CPT codes, and ICD-9 codes to support adjudication decisions
- Answer client and stakeholder queries regarding policy coverage criteria and guidelines
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and policies throughout claims handling
- Prepare reports and provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance claims accuracy and efficiency
- Coach, guide, and provide direction to junior team members within the claims function
- Perform additional clerical and administrative tasks related to claims processing as required
Experience & skills
- At least 5 years of experience as a claim professional or in a related role
- Medical qualification background is an added advantage
- Knowledge of medical terminologies, CPT codes, and ICD-9 codes
- Working knowledge of the insurance industry and relevant federal and state regulations
- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to read and assess medical documents to approve or deny payments accurately