Multi-Line Claim Specialist

Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMSI is seeking a seasoned Multi-Line Claim Specialist to investigate and adjust general liability claims in a hybrid Chicago-area role. The position handles litigated GL claims and supports end-to-end claim handling.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of multi-line claims experience, a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), and strong communication and negotiation skills to manage complex files with limited supervision. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative to set and achieve performance goals.
• Good analytic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be detail oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize required.
• Flexibility, accuracy, initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.
• Reliable, predictable attendance within client service hours.
• Responsive to internal and external client needs.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and/or in writing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust multi-line claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established reserve authority levels.
• Review, approve or provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated multi-line claims.
• Authorize and make payments of multi-line claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards.
• Negotiate settlements in accordance with Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws.
• Assist in the selection, referral and supervision of designated multi-line claim files sent to outside vendors.
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Assess and monitor subrogation claims for resolution.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws.
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and other appropriate parties throughout the multi-line claim adjustment process.
• Provide notices of qualifying claims to excess/reinsurance carriers.
• Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.

Skills

Communication skills

Goal setting

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Multi Line Claim Specialist

Location: Hybrid– Reporting to Chicago, IL RegionChicago-area candidates preferred. This role may be performed remote in states where CCMSI is authorized to hire. Pay transparency requirements are met for applicable jurisdictions.

Schedule:8:00 am-4:30 pm

Salary Range:$80,000-$90,000

Build Your Career With Purpose at CCMSI

At CCMSI, we partner with global clients to solve their most complex risk management challenges, delivering measurable results through advanced technology, collaborative problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to their success.

We don’t just process claims—we support people. As the largest privately-owned Third Party Administrator (TPA), CCMSI delivers customized claim solutions that help our clients protect their employees, assets, and reputations. We are a certified Great Place to Work®, and our employee-owners are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make meaningful contributions every day.

The Multi-Line Claim Specialist position is responsible for the investigation and adjustment of assigned general liability claims. This role will handle litigated GL claims. This position may be used as an advanced training position for promotion consideration for supervisory/management positions. The position is also accountable for the quality of multi-line claim services as perceived by CCMSI clients and within our corporate claim standards.

This is a full life‑cycle ML adjuster position within a TPA environment, and only candidates with proven Multi Line claims experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate and adjust multi-line claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
• Establish reserves and/or provide reserve recommendations within established reserve authority levels.
• Review, approve or provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated multi-line claims. Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
• Authorize and make payments of multi-line claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established payment authority.
• Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
• Assist in the selection, referral and supervision of designated multi-line claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. legal, surveillance, case management, etc.)
• Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
• Assess and monitor subrogation claims for resolution.
• Compute disability rates in accordance with state laws.
• Effective and timely coordination of communication with clients, claimants and other appropriate parties throughout the multi-line claim adjustment process.
• Provide notices of qualifying claims to excess/reinsurance carriers.
• Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative to set and achieve performance goals.
• Good analytic and negotiation skills.
• Ability to cope with job pressures in a constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge of all lower level claim position responsibilities.
• Must be detail oriented and a self-starter with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize required.
• Flexibility, accuracy, initiative and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.
• Reliable, predictable attendance within client service hours for the performance of this position.
• Responsive to internal and external client needs.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and/or in writing both internally and externally.

Education and/or Experience

10+ years multi-line claim experience is required.

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Nice to Have:

• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.
• Experience handling municipal claims.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 4 weeks (Paid time off that accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy)+ 10 paid holidays in your first year
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
• Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment

How We Measure Success

At CCMSI, great adjusters stand out through ownership, accuracy, and impact. We measure success by:

• Quality claim handling – thorough investigations, strong documentation, well-supported decisions
• Compliance & audit performance – adherence to jurisdictional and client standards
• Timeliness & accuracy – purposeful file movement and dependable execution
• Client partnership – proactive communication and strong follow-through
• Professional judgment – owning outcomes and solving problems with integrity
• Cultural alignment – believing every claim represents a real person and acting accordingly

This is where we shine, and we hire adjusters who want to shine with us.

Compensation & Compliance

The posted salary reflects CCMSI’s good-faith estimate in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This role may also qualify for bonuses or additional forms of pay.

CCMSI offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid time off accrues throughout the year in accordance with company policy, with paid holidays and eligibility for retirement programs in accordance with plan documents.

CCMSI posts internal career opportunities in compliance with applicable state and local promotion transparency laws.

Visa Sponsorship: CCMSI does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

ADA Accommodations: CCMSI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CCMSI complies with all applicable employment laws, including pay transparency and fair chance hiring regulations.

Background checks, if required for the role, are conducted only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable fair chance hiring laws.

Our Core Values

At CCMSI, we believe in doing what’s right—for our clients, our coworkers, and ourselves. We look for team members who:

• Lead with transparency We build trust by being open and listening intently in every interaction.
• Perform with integrity We choose the right path, even when it is hard.
• Chase excellence We set the bar high and measure our success. What gets measured gets done.
• Own the outcome Every employee is an owner, treating every claim, every decision, and every result as our own.
• Win together Our greatest victories come when our clients succeed.

We don’t just work together—we grow together. If that sounds like your kind of workplace, we’d love to meet you.

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