Claims Specialist Lead

Progressive Insurance; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Wellness & mental health programs

Health care FSAs/HSA and lifeinsurance

Paid time off including volunteer time

Short & long-term disability; parental

Diversity and inclusion culture; ERGs

Career development & tuition support

Gainshare incentive up to 24% of earn.

Job summary

Progressive Insurance is seeking a claims specialist to investigate large-loss injury claims valued over $60k, coordinating with police, medical professionals, claimants, and others to determine coverage and liability. This hybrid role requires reporting to an office for key meetings about four days per month, with optional in-office time beyond that.

Successful candidates will bring deep claims experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex cases with litigation

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant work experience with three years in claims handling
• Three years in claims handling and a bachelor’s degree
• Five years of relevant work experience with three years in claims handling and an associate degree

Skills

Negotiation and settlements

Casualty and Litigation claims

Organization and multitasking

Civil procedure knowledge

Discovery tools (interrogatories, dep)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Job Summary

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun.

As a claims specialist on our team, you’ll play a critical role in our ability to successfully and efficiently resolve large-loss injury claims valued over $60k. Investigating complex and high-risk claims - which may have some litigation features - you’ll consult with police officers, medical professionals, claimants and others involved in the accident. The information gathered will then be used while determining coverage, liability and the total value of the claim.

This is a hybrid role. You’ll be expected to report to an office about four days per month for important meetings, training, and collaboration and will have the benefit of continued coaching from a supportive team. If you prefer an in-office environment, you’re welcome to work in the office more than four days per month.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of relevant work experience with three years in claims handling OR
• Three years in claims handling and a bachelor’s degree OR
• Five years of relevant work experience with three years in claims handling and an associate degree

Preferred Skills

• Ability to quickly build rapport and successfully effect settlements and strong negotiation and customer service skills
• Three or more years of Casualty and Litigation claims handling experience
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills along with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Knowledge of the rules of civil procedures in terms of filing/answering suit, discovery deadlines, and venue
• Ability to direct the use of discovery tools such as interrogatories, depositions and production of document

Compensation

• Based on location and experience
  • Tigard, OR: $81,500 - $108,000/year
  • Eugene, OR: $74,000 - $98,000/year
• Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 24% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

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