Senior Claims Representative

West Bend Insurance Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company is seeking a Senior Bodily Injury Claims Representative to lead high-exposure bodily injury claims with minimal supervision, guiding investigations, evaluating coverage and liability, and negotiating fair resolutions while mentoring teammates.

The role offers remote or hybrid work, with hybrid options within 50 miles of Milwaukee, Madison, or Appleton offices, and occasional travel for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex bodily injury claims.
• Strong investigation, coverage analysis, and liability assessment skills.
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with attorneys and litigated claims.
• AIC, AINS, CPCU coursework, or other insurance education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex bodily injury claims, evaluating coverage and damages.
• Negotiate settlements and manage litigated files.
• Maintain reserves and present select claims to committee.
• Mentor teammates and provide guidance on challenging files.

Skills

Bodily Injury Claims

Investigation skills

Coverage analysis

Liability assessment

Negotiation

Communication & relationship-building

Experience with attorneys

Insurance education coursework (AIC/A|

Education

Insurance coursework (AIC/AINS/CPCU)

Job description

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

Handle complex bodily injury claims with minimal supervision and guidance from the manager. Utilize current Claims technology.

The internal deadline to apply is 09/23/26. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Work Location

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Senior Bodily Injury Claims Representative

Some claims are straightforward. Others require strong judgment, sharp negotiation skills, and the confidence to navigate complex situations. If that's where you do your best work, we'd love to connect.

As a Senior Bodily Injury Claims Representative, you'll take the lead on high-exposure bodily injury claims, guiding investigations, evaluating coverage and liability, and negotiating fair resolutions for all parties involved. You'll have the autonomy to manage challenging files while also serving as a trusted resource and mentor to teammates. Responsibilities include handling complex bodily injury claims, evaluating coverage and damages, negotiating settlements, managing litigated files, maintaining reserves, and presenting select claims to committee.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Experience handling complex bodily injury claims
• Strong investigation, coverage analysis, and liability assessment skills
• Proven negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with attorneys and litigated claims
• AIC, AINS, CPCU coursework, or other insurance education is a plus

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll join a collaborative team that values expertise, supports professional growth, and trusts you to make an impact. Here, you'll tackle meaningful work, share your knowledge with others, and help deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

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Salary Statement

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$90,000.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.