Senior Auto Subrogation Claims Adjuster

Gallagher Bassett; Rolling Meadows (IL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett seeks an experienced adjuster to manage auto subrogation and trucking claims with minimal supervision. You will evaluate coverage and damages, set reserves, and coordinate with clients to move cases toward settlement.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in subrogation, multi-jurisdiction exposure, and licenses preferred. This fully remote role offers strong benefits and career development opportunities across the national scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience handling auto subrogation and trucking claims.
• Knowledge of claims standards and practices.
• Licensed adjuster or ability to obtain licenses per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigates, evaluates, disposes and settles complex claims with minimal supervision.
• Assesses coverage, liability and damages and sets reserves appropriately.
• Handle large claim loads with authority up to specified thresholds.
• Communicates action plans clearly to clients and team.
• Ensure processes align with client policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Auto subrogation

Trucking claims

Claims processing

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Role specifics

• Jurisdictions: Multi-Jurisdiction
• Licenses: Not required, but prefer adjuster license (all lines)
• This role is eligible for fully remote work
• Auto subrogation desk

How You'll Make An Impact

• Investigates, evaluates, disposes and settles the most complex claims and highest exposures with minimal supervision.
• Includes the investigation, determination and evaluation of coverage, liability and damages, and the setting of proper reserves.
• Incumbents at this level typically hold claims reserve and settlement authority of up to $10,000 liability and/or $25,000 workers compensation or greater.
• Exercises proper judgment and decision making to analyze the claims exposure, to determine the proper course of action and to appropriately settle the claim.
• Interacts extensively with various parties involved in the claim process.
• Able to clearly communicate concise action plans, and present plans for moving the case to conclusion.
• Will demonstrate complete knowledge of the claim file process through presentation of actions and responses to client questions.
• Processes claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures and "best practices" and also in accordance with any statutory, regulatory and ethics requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with carrier reporting and threshold requirements.
• Able to recognize and pursue excess insurance recoveries.
• Incumbents will have the ability to handle a full case load, with proven ability to handle cases of increased severity.

About You

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

• Claims Background: Minimum of 5 years' experience handling auto subrogation and trucking claims
• Jurisdictional Experience: Multi-Jurisdiction
• Active Adjusters' licenses: Not required, but preferred to have either all lines or auto adjusters license

Requirements

• High school diploma and 5 years related claims experience required. Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled or able to obtain the licenses/certification per local requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
• Computer experience with related claims and business software.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)