Agency Claims Adjuster

Jonus Group; New Jersey; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonus Group seeks an experienced Claims Adjuster / Claims Specialist for an established insurance agency. You will manage and advocate for clients through the claims process across Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits, coordinating with carriers, adjusters, and internal teams.

The role requires direct agency claims experience and hands-on Applied Epic usage, with a focus on timely resolutions, detailed documentation, and proactive client service.

Qualifications

• Prior claims experience within an insurance agency or brokerage.
• Experience handling claims across Commercial Lines and Personal Lines.
• Applied Epic experience required.
• Strong client advocacy and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate claims across Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits accounts.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, communicating proactively throughout the claims process.
• Report claims to carriers and ensure documentation is submitted accurately and promptly.
• Communicate with carrier claims adjusters, underwriters, and internal teams.
• Advocate for clients to facilitate timely claim resolutions.
• Monitor open claims, follow up, and address delays or issues.
• Review claim activity for coverage concerns or escalation needs.
• Maintain claim documentation within Applied Epic.
• Assist clients with property, liability, auto, workers’ comp, and other P&C claims.
• Support Employee Benefits claim issues and escalations.
• Partner with account management on complex/high-exposure claims.
• Participate in client claim reviews and provide updates.
• Deliver high levels of client service and carrier relationship management.

Skills

Claims experience

Applied Epic

Commercial Lines

Personal Lines

Employee Benefits

Tools

Applied Epic

Job description

Claims Adjuster – Insurance Agency

Location: Remote Limited NY and NJ experience required
Salary: Open depending on experience

Position Overview

Our client, an established insurance agency, is seeking an experienced Claims Adjuster / Claims Specialist to manage and advocate for clients throughout the claims process. This position will support claims across Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits and serve as a key liaison between clients, insurance carriers, adjusters, and internal account teams.

The ideal candidate will have direct insurance agency claims experience, strong knowledge of multiple lines of coverage, and hands-on experience working within Applied Epic.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate claims across Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits accounts.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the claims process, providing proactive communication and guidance.

• Report claims to carriers and ensure all necessary documentation and supporting information is submitted accurately and promptly.

• Communicate directly with carrier claims adjusters, underwriters, account managers, producers, and other stakeholders.

• Advocate on behalf of agency clients to help facilitate timely and appropriate claim resolutions.

• Monitor open claims, maintain follow-up schedules, and proactively address delays or outstanding issues.

• Review claim activity and identify potential coverage concerns, trends, or issues requiring escalation.

• Maintain accurate and detailed claim documentation within Applied Epic.

• Assist Commercial Lines and Personal Lines clients with property, liability, auto, workers’ compensation, and other P&C-related claims.

• Support Employee Benefits claim issues and escalations involving medical, dental, disability, life, and other benefit programs.

• Partner with account management and production teams on complex or high-exposure claims.

• Participate in client claim reviews and provide updates on claim status, trends, and outstanding matters.

• Deliver a high level of client service while maintaining strong relationships with carrier claims teams.

Qualifications

• Prior claims experience within an insurance agency or brokerage environment required.

• Experience handling or coordinating claims across Commercial Lines and Personal Lines required.

• Experience with Employee Benefits claims and escalations strongly preferred.

• Applied Epic experience required.

• Strong understanding of insurance policies, coverage terminology, and the overall claims process.

• Experience communicating and negotiating with insurance carrier claims departments.

• Strong client advocacy, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple open claims and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Ideal Background

The ideal candidate comes from an independent insurance agency or brokerage and has experience acting as the client's advocate rather than working solely from the carrier side. A well-rounded background supporting Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, and Employee Benefits clients, combined with strong Applied Epic knowledge, will be highly valued.