Senior Workers' Comp Claims Specialist

Summit; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Analyst to manage a large inventory of complex workers’ compensation claims across a hybrid regional model. You will evaluate compensability, negotiate settlements, and coordinate with insureds, claimants, and external partners.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, 9+ years in property and casualty claims handling, and the ability to lead others. Core in‑office days are Tue–Thu with one remote day as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling.
• Education in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Professional designation such as AIC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manges a large inventory of complex claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
• Plans and conducts complex claims investigations to confirm coverage and determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Analyses and negotiates settlements/reserves within authority; may attend arbitrations or trials.
• Conveys complex coverage and settlement information to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
• Authorizes payments within assigned authority and ensures timely processing.
• Maintains detailed claim files and may supervise staff or contribute to talent decisions.

Skills

Claims handling

Negotiation

Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Claims software

Job description

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Analyst to manage a large inventory of complex workers’ compensation claims across a hybrid regional model. You will evaluate compensability, negotiate settlements, and coordinate with insureds, claimants, and external partners.

The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, 9+ years in property and casualty claims handling, and the ability to lead others. Core in‑office days are Tue–Thu with one remote day as needed.