AVP, Workers’ Compensation Claims – $195,000 – Fully Remote

Oliver James; United States; Remote; USD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonus eligible

Career progression

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a leading insurer to recruit an AVP of Worker’s Compensation Claims. The role is fully remote in the United States and reports to the executive leadership. You will manage 4–5 Claims Managers and a staff of about 35, driving strategy and change while serving as the senior sign-off for major loss claims.

The position offers up to $195,000 base salary plus a 25% bonus and comprehensive benefits, with a clear path to Vice President, Claims.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading workers' compensation claims teams, including managing other leaders.
• Strong strategic and change management experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of workers' compensation claims, including large losses and litigated cases.
• Experience managing TPA strategy and key vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of worker's compensation policy wording and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4–5 Claims Managers and a total team of 35 staff.
• Drive technical and operational strategy for the group.
• Act as the senior sign-off point for major loss claims.
• Provide leadership and direction to foster performance and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Workers' compensation expertise

Vendor relationships

Education

Adjuster licenses (multi-state)

Job description

Oliver James is working with a leading insurance carrier that is hiring an AVP Worker's Compensation Claims.

This is a senior leadership role where you will manage 4-5 Claims Managers and a total team of 35 worker's compensation claims staff. Alongside people leadership, you will drive the technical and operational strategy for the group, lead change initiatives and act as the senior sign-off point for major loss claims.

Skills / Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years' experience leading worker's compensation claims teams, including managing other leaders.
• Strong strategic and change management experience.
• Excellent technical knowledge of workers compensation claims, including large losses and litigated cases.
• Experience managing TPA strategy and key vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of worker's compensation policy wording and regulations.
• Adjuster licenses in multiple states.

This role is FULLY REMOTE, offering up to $195,000 base salary, a 25% bonus and benefits. There is also a strong progression pathway to Vice President, Claims.