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

VP career progression in Claims

Job summary

Oliver James Group is partnering with a leading insurer to recruit an AVP Worker's Compensation Claims. This senior leadership role will oversee 4–5 Claims Managers and about 35 staff, shaping strategy and major loss management.

The position offers fully remote work in the United States with a base salary up to $195,000, plus a 25% bonus and comprehensive benefits. A clear path to Vice President, Claims is available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4–5 Claims Managers and ~35 staff in workers' compensation.
• Drive technical and operational strategy for the group.
• Lead change initiatives and sign-off major loss claims.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

WC claims expertise

Vendor management

Multi-state licensure

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.