Senior Workers' Comp Claims Leader

Vanliner Insurance Company; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company seeks a Senior Workers' Comp Claims Specialist to join our team. Hybrid from Richfield, OH or remote from the USA, with in-office expectations Tuesday–Thursday and one remote day as needed.

We value collaboration, analytical skills, and strong relationships within a national footprint. The role requires extensive claims expertise, leadership ability, and in-depth knowledge of coverage and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 13 years of property and casualty claims experience.
• Completion of or progress toward a professional designation such as AIC preferred.
• CA Workers' Comp experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large inventory of highly complex workers' comp claims.
• Lead investigations to determine coverage, liability, and damages.
• Negotiate settlements and reserves within prescribed authority.
• May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
• Convey complex coverage information to insureds and external partners.
• Authorize payments within assigned authority limits.
• Maintain detailed claim files and correspondence.
• Provide coaching or leadership for staff when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Claims handling knowledge

Insurance policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field

Job description

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company seeks a Senior Workers' Comp Claims Specialist to join our team. Hybrid from Richfield, OH or remote from the USA, with in-office expectations Tuesday–Thursday and one remote day as needed.

We value collaboration, analytical skills, and strong relationships within a national footprint. The role requires extensive claims expertise, leadership ability, and in-depth knowledge of coverage and state regulations.