Blackhawk Claims Service Appointed as Third-Party Administrator for Zurich Gap Medical Programs
Integrated Administration Enables Seamless Claims Rollover and Eliminates Member Reimbursement Burden
Dallas, Texas — January 19, 2026
Blackhawk Claims Service, a nationally licensed Third-Party Administrator (TPA), announced today that it has been appointed as a new Third-Party Administrator for Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich)’s Gap Medical insurance programs. This strategic alignment strengthens Blackhawk’s ability to deliver fully integrated claims administration solutions for employers offering supplemental Gap Medical coverage alongside self-funded or level-funded major medical plans.
Through this integrated administration model, employers and plan sponsors can market Zurich Gap Medical programs with major medical plans administered by Blackhawk Claims Service, enabling automatic claims submission to the Gap Medical policy after the core medical plan disposition. As a result, members are no longer required to submit claims for reimbursement—significantly reducing friction, delays, and administrative complexity.
“Employers and members alike are demanding simpler, less complicated benefits,” said Mark Keck, Chief Executive Officer of Blackhawk Claims Service. “By administering both the underlying medical plan and the Zurich Gap Medical coverage, Blackhawk is able to adjudicate claims seamlessly across programs. This eliminates unnecessary paperwork for members, improves turnaround times, and ensures benefits are delivered exactly as intended.”
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to simplifying benefits for employers and members,” said Rico Scavuzzo, Head of Distribution & Customer Relationships, Accident & Health at Zurich. “By integrating Gap Medical coverage with core medical plan administration, we’re reducing complexity, improving efficiency, and ensuring members receive the protection they need without unnecessary steps.”
Blackhawk Claims Service provides full-service administration across a broad range of benefit programs, including self-funded and level-funded medical plans, ancillary and supplemental products, premium billing, enrollment, compliance support, and fiduciary claims management. The addition of Zurich Gap Medical program administration further enhances Blackhawk’s benefits capabilities for brokers and employers seeking streamlined plan design and operational efficiency.
Key Benefits of Integrated Zurich Gap Medical Administration
- Seamless Claims Submission: Automatic submission of eligible claims to the Gap Medical program after medical plan disposition.
- No Member Reimbursement Hassles: Eliminates out-of-pocket reimbursement submissions for covered claims.
- Faster Claims Resolution: Single administrator adjudicating both plans reduces delays and errors.
- Simplified Employer Administration: One TPA manages multiple benefit layers under a unified process.
Blackhawk Claims Service continues to expand its relationships with leading insurance providers and other solution providers to deliver innovative, employer-focused benefit administration models nationwide.
About Blackhawk Claims Service
Blackhawk Claims Service is a privately held, nationally licensed Third-Party Administrator specializing in medical claims administration for self-funded and level-funded employer health plans. The company provides comprehensive administrative services including claims adjudication, enrollment, billing, compliance support, and integrated benefit solutions. Blackhawk is led by CEO Mark Keck, a healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience in TPA operations and health plan administration.
For more information, please contact:
https://blackhawktpa.com
Email : info@blackhawktpa.com
Phone : 866-910-6166