Claims Manager – TPA
National Boutique TPA | 100% Remote
Salary Range: $85,000- $115,000
The Opportunity:
A national boutique Third-Party Administrator (TPA) is seeking a Claims Manager to lead, advise, and directly handle multi-line claims operations across specialized client programs including Auto Liability, General Liability, and Subrogation.
The Claims Manager will serve as a dedicated claims adjuster and primary point of contact for their clients; advising on claims strategy, risk management, and program performance. This role combines deep technical claims expertise, client relationship leadership, and operational oversight.
The ideal candidate brings a strong technical depth across multiple lines and a reputation for urgency, responsiveness, and client service excellence. Experience supporting complex or niche programs (including Transportation, Sports & Entertainment, Sexual Molestation Liability, or Retail & Hospitality) is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Claims Leadership & Execution
- Personally manage a caseload of approximately 85 claims (which may include complex, large loss, and litigated files) across Commercial Auto Liability and General Liability.
- Handle claims from first notice through final resolution, including investigation, coverage analysis, liability determination, reserving, negotiation, litigation, and settlement.
- Lead strategy on litigated matters and coordinate with defense counsel, experts, and vendors
- Maintain accurate reserves, clear action plans, and proactive client communication throughout the claim lifecycle
- Ensure consistent application of best practices in coverage, reserving, and resolution strategy
- Monitor file quality, claim outcomes, and key performance metrics
- Identify trends and translate data into actionable insights for clients and leadership
- Help build, lead, and mentor adjusters aligned to client programs
- Partner with Business Development to evaluate new opportunities through loss analysis, exposure identification, and claims strategy development
- Support onboarding and implementation of new client programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of progressively responsible claims experience across Commercial Auto and General Liability
- Leadership experience preferred
- Some travel expected for mediations, trials, client stewardship visits, and conferences.
- Strong knowledge of claims regulations, insurance contracts, and applicable laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a strong ability to actively lead and participate in meetings, presentations, and conferences.
- Professional designations preferred (CPCU, ARM, AIC)
- Multi-state licensing preferred; ability to maintain CE requirements
- NY and CA adjuster’s license (or ability to obtain one within 60 days)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Exposure and ability to work in specialized or niche industries, includingTrucking / Transportation, Sports & Entertainment, Sexual Molestation Liability, or Retail & Hospitality is highly preferred.
Core Competencies
- Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
- Client-centric mindset
- Exceptional communication
- Operational leadership and accountability
- Analytical and detail-oriented thinking
- Resource management and prioritization
- Deep technical claims expertise across multiple lines
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO
- Flexible, 100% remote work environment
Why This Role
- High-impact role with direct client visibility and influence
- Opportunity to work on complex, non-standard risks
- Boutique environment with flexibility, autonomy, and speed
- Low adjuster caseloads of approximately 85 claims
- Professional development opportunities
- Growth position