Claims Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement plan with company match

Health, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies in San Diego seeks a Claims Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for indemnity claim units. You will manage Claim Supervisors, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance through data-driven strategies.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and professional development across Claims, Underwriting, Legal, and Finance teams, with a hybrid work schedule and strong focus on customer experience and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 8+ years in workers' compensation claims or related field preferred.
• Supervisory experience of claim teams or supervisors desired.
• Knowledge of statutes, regulations, and best practices in workers' comp claims.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and develop indemnity claim teams through supervision of Claim Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and company standards; achieve audit results.
• Monitor performance metrics; drive improvements in quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Provide oversight on high-exposure, litigated, and strategic claims with risk management.
• Utilize data analytics and technology to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Coach and mentor supervisors; foster accountability and professional development.

Skills

Workers' comp knowledge

MS Office/365

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opening in our San Diego office for a Claims Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple indemnity claim units through direct management and development of Claim Supervisors. This individual will be accountable for achieving organizational objectives related to claim quality, customer experience, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement. The Claims Manager establishes and executes claim handling strategies, leverages data and technology to drive performance, ensures adherence to legal and company standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, lead, and develop indemnity claim teams through effective management of Claim Supervisors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Ensure claims are administered in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, case law, and company standards, while achieving strong results in internal and external claim audits.
• Monitor operational and individual performance metrics, implementing strategies and corrective actions to improve claim quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and claim outcomes.
• Provide oversight and guidance on complex, high-exposure, litigated, and strategically significant claims, ensuring sound claim resolution strategies and appropriate risk management practices.
• Promote and safeguard the financial integrity of claim files through timely and accurate reserving, settlement authority oversight, and effective claim cost containment practices.
• Utilize data analytics, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to identify trends, measure performance, mitigate risk, and drive operational improvements.
• Ensure timely implementation and consistent execution of changes in laws, regulations, industry best practices, and company claim management strategies.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Claim Supervisors, fostering professional growth, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning, and accountability for results.
• Partner with stakeholders across Claims, Underwriting, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and other departments to achieve business objectives and deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead or participate in strategic initiatives, process improvements, organizational objectives, training programs, and cross-functional projects that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage escalated customer concerns, complaints, and service issues, ensuring timely resolution and preservation of key business relationships.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, claim reviews, audits, and other business forums, reinforcing the company's commitment to exceptional service and claim outcomes.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations, monitor results, and hold leaders accountable for performance, compliance, service standards, and professional conduct.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement that supports employee development and organizational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or minimum 8 years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical training combined.
• CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Designated for California adjusting or ability to achieve within 9 months from placement into position.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 8 years of work experience in workers compensation insurance claims adjusting, claims operations, or a closely related function, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of workers compensation regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 applications and able to quickly demonstrate mastery of proprietary and vendor software programs.
• Able to effectively analyze data from various sources and identify issues and trends.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid Work Schedule (up to 2 days work from home upon eligibility)
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Immediate Vesting of Retirement Savings + Company Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

$127,150 - $153,060 a year

This pay scale is an estimate of the salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations consistent with applicable law. The actual salary may be above or below the range. The pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in San Diego, California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.

ABOUT US

With more than 50 years in business, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.

At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which foster a harmonious workplace- something we truly value. We've created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.