Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Representative (Northeast)

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote work flexibility

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (BHDIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative to lead and mentor a claims team while handling a multi-jurisdiction caseload. This full-time, remote role reports to a WC Claims Team Lead and may require occasional travel for mediations and trainings.

The position emphasizes technical claim handling, reserving, litigation management, and collaboration with defense counsel, medical providers, and insureds to ensure

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience handling litigated workers’ compensation claims.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience with structured settlements and Medicare Set-Asides.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, virtual office environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Investigate coverage, determine compensability, and manage a pending of Workers’ Compensation claims in multiple jurisdictions.
• Proactively establish and update reserves throughout the life of the claim and document rationale.
• Resolve claims within authority and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Participate in reserving, pricing and strategy discussions with leadership.
• Collaborate with outside defense counsel to manage litigated files.
• Partner with medical providers, customers, and injured workers for appropriate medical treatment.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal Workers’ Compensation regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to policyholders, agents, injured workers, medical providers, and vendors.
• Document claim files per guidelines and identify subrogation potential.
• Mentor and train new team members; lead onboarding for new hires.
• Develop educational materials and support continuous improvement in the claims department.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex claim issues.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

AIC

SCLA

CPCU

SIP

Tools

MS Word

Excel

General internet apps

Job description

All Jobs > Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Representative (Northeast)

Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Representative (Northeast)
Fully Remote United States BHDIC Claims

Full-time

Description

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (BHDIC) is the home of commercial small business insurance products biBerk Business Insurance and THREE by Berkshire Hathaway. Our Claims Department is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation claims professional who combines strong technical claim handling and litigation management expertise with a passion for developing others. In addition to managing a caseload, this role serves as a key technical resource, providing mentorship, training, and guidance to a claims team, including direction on litigated claims. This position reports to a Workers’ Compensation Claims Team Lead.

Location: This is a full-time remote position. This position may require occasional travel to attend mediations, trainings, and/or other related department meetings.

Job Responsibilities

• Investigate coverage, determine compensability, and manage a pending of Workers’ Compensation claims in multiple jurisdictions


• Proactively establish and update reserves throughout the life of the claim to reflect claim exposure and document supporting rationale


• Resolve claims within authority and make independent case value recommendations to senior leadership on cases which exceed authority


• Participate in reserving, pricing and strategy discussions with leadership


• Collaborate with outside defense counsel to effectively manage litigated files according to established litigation management guidelines


• Partner with medical providers, customers, and injured workers to facilitate appropriate medical treatment and ensure timely submission of medical bills


• Ensure compliance with state and federal Workers’ Compensation regulations


• Provide exceptional customer service to policyholders, agents, injured workers, medical providers, legal, and vendors


• Document claim files in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines


• Identify subrogation potential and red flags that require SIU involvement


• Serve as a mentor to new and developing team members by providing ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and assisting with escalated issues


• Lead onboarding and training activities for newly hired claims representatives


• Partner with leadership to identify training opportunities, develop educational materials, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Workers’ Compensation claims department


• Serve as a senior technical resource and mentor to less experienced claims representatives by providing guidance on complex claim issues, strategic decision-making, reserving, litigation management, and settlement evaluations.


• Maintain continuing education requirements


• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience handling litigated workers’ compensation claims


• Excellent organizational and leadership skills


• Experience with structured settlements and Medicare Set-Asides


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, virtual office environment


• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines


• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks with frequent interruptions


• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and internet applications


• Highly attentive to details


• Able to work under pressure and execute good judgment in sensitive situations


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, or coaching claims professionals in a Workers’ Compensation environment

Education

• AIC, SCLA, CPCU, SIP or other industry designation a plus

About Us

biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (berkshirehathaway.com) is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company (\"BHDIC\"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.

BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.

BHDIC is excited to announce our comprehensive benefits package with some new and enhanced features for 2026 that include:

• Medical (PPO/HDHP), vision, disability, and life insurance.


• Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage in addition to a standard plan.


• Generous PTO plan for all benefit-time eligible employees.


• Paid company holidays and 4 floating holidays.


• Paid parental leave.


• Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.


• Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs.


• Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment.


• Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs.


• Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.


• Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more.

In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $92,000 - $105,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law. This position does not have bonus potential.