Remote Workers’ Comp Claims Specialist

CorVel Brand; Downers Grove (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CorVel is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist in a remote role to handle routine, non-complex claims under supervision. You’ll verify coverage, assess validity, set reserves, and process payments within limits while coordinating with clients and claimants.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ year of claims experience, and a current workers’ compensation certification. This role supports our claims team across multiple client accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience and claims management preferred.
• Current license or certification in Workers’ Compensation must be maintained throughout employment with CorVel.

Responsibilities

• Receives Workers’ Compensation claims, confirms policy coverage and acknowledgment of the claim.
• Determines validity and compensability of the claim.
• Establishes reserves and authorizes payments within reserving authority limits.
• Manages non-complex lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision.
• Communicates claim status with the customer, claimant and client.
• Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed.
• Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Rapid learning

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Workers’ Compensation license/certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Claims management software

Job description

CorVel is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist in a remote role to handle routine, non-complex claims under supervision. You’ll verify coverage, assess validity, set reserves, and process payments within limits while coordinating with clients and claimants.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ year of claims experience, and a current workers’ compensation certification. This role supports our claims team across multiple client accounts.