Claims Manager - Workers’ Comp Leadership

Temple Health; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSAs

Public retirement plan

457(b) deferred comp

Education reimbursement

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Montana State Fund is seeking a proactive Claims Manager to lead complex workers’ compensation claim handling and drive best-practice outcomes for our policyholders.

You will hire, coach, and develop Claims Examiners, oversee major claim reviews, and collaborate with Underwriting, Safety, and other departments to align strategy with business goals. Regular attendance at the designated workplace is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years workers’ compensation claims experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to mentor staff and ensure compliance with MSF practices.
• Regular attendance at the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex workers’ compensation claim handling functions.
• Hire, train, and develop Claims Examiners.
• Monitor claims data and loss ratios; communicate variances.
• Collaborate across departments on cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide project leadership and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Decision making

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Montana State Fund is seeking a proactive Claims Manager to lead complex workers’ compensation claim handling and drive best-practice outcomes for our policyholders.

You will hire, coach, and develop Claims Examiners, oversee major claim reviews, and collaborate with Underwriting, Safety, and other departments to align strategy with business goals. Regular attendance at the designated workplace is expected.