Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster II

AvonRisk; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA/FSA contributions

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

AvonRisk, a national specialty risk manager, seeks a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster II. This fully remote role in Texas handles indemnity claims from intake through resolution, applying knowledge of WC statutes and proactive medical management.

You will work with self-insured client accounts, under supervision, across a diverse portfolio. Responsibilities include investigation, reserving, litigation management, settlements, and subrogation, with professional communication to workers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or alternative: 5 years Texas WC claims adjusting with no degree.
• Experience independently managing indemnity claims through resolution.
• Proficiency in reading medical records and IME reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform three-point contact within 24 hours on new losses and analyze case facts to assess compensability.
• Direct medical care throughout the claim lifecycle including treatment authorization and UR/IME direction.
• Establish and adjust case reserves and prepare 90-day carrier status reports.
• Direct defense counsel, set litigation strategy, manage budgets and drive litigated files toward resolution.
• Negotiate and finalize settlements including lien resolution and pursue subrogation when applicable.
• Maintain proactive communication with injured workers, employers, carriers, counsel and vendors.

Skills

Texas WC statutes

Litigation management

Independent claims management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years Texas WC claims adjusting without a Bachelor's

Tools

Claims management platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

All Jobs > Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster II

Worker's Compensation Claims Adjuster II
Fully Remote TX

Full-time

Description

AvonRisk is the nation’s leading specialty risk manager for self-insured organizations, uniting respected regional leaders in workers’ compensation, liability, managed care, and risk management across 32 states. With nearly 700 professionals and brands including Intercare, InterMed, George Hills, and AS&G Claims Administration, we’re a people-focused, operations-driven organization that prioritizes reasonable caseloads, strong training, collaborative teams, and expert support.

We invest in tools and workflows that reduce friction—not increase volume—and create real career paths for professionals who want to grow or move into leadership. At AvonRisk, you’re part of a team that values good judgment, curiosity, and accountability, and gives you the support to succeed.

Role Summary

As a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster II at AvonRisk, you’ll independently manage a complex inventory of indemnity claims from intake through resolution, applying sound judgment, strong knowledge of applicable WC statutes, and a proactive approach to medical management, litigation, and recovery. You’ll report to your unit Claims Supervisor and work across a diverse portfolio of self-insured client accounts.

Location & Work Arrangement

Position is approved for remote work, candidates must be based in Texas with preference for Austin area.

Claims Investigation & Compensability

• Perform three-point contact within 24 hours on all new losses; thoroughly gather and analyze case facts, assess compensability, and maintain current plans of action on all assigned indemnity files.
• Identify and refer fraud indicators to the SIU; assure all claims are handled in accordance with applicable statutes, service contracts, and company guidelines.

Medical Management

• Direct medical care throughout the claim lifecycle including treatment authorization, maintaining medical control, UR and IME direction, and VR plan review; partner with case managers to maximize early return-to-work.
• Identify and rate permanent disability (PD) in accordance with applicable state guidelines; incorporate PD findings into reserve and settlement strategy.

Reserving & Reporting

• Establish, monitor, and adjust case reserves within assigned authority levels as facts develop; prepare 90-day carrier status reports with accuracy and strategic clarity.

Litigation Management

• Direct defense counsel, set litigation strategy, manage legal budgets, and drive litigated files toward efficient resolution; attend mediations and settlement conferences and make settlement authority decisions.

Settlements & Recovery

• Negotiate and finalize claim settlements including lien resolution (Medicare, Medi-Cal, provider, attorney liens) in alignment with client authority.
• Aggressively pursue subrogation from culpable third parties, multi-defendant contributions, and apportionment on pre-existing disability cases.

Professionalism & Communication

• Respond to inquiries within required timeframes; maintain proactive communication with injured workers, employers, carriers, counsel, and vendors throughout the life of each claim.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Texas Worker's Compensation claims adjusting experience with a Bachelor's degree, with demonstrated ability to independently manage indemnity claims through resolution.
• 5 years of Texas Worker's Compensation claims adjusting experience without a Bachelor's degree, with demonstrated ability to independently manage indemnity claims through resolution.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Texas Worker's Comp or all lines license required; multi-state preferred.
• Professional designations such as AIC, ARM, or WCCP a plus.

Technical & Subject Matter Skills

• Working knowledge of Texas WC statutes; experience directing defense counsel and managing litigated claims.
• Familiarity with claims management platforms; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to read and interpret medical records and IME reports.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

AvonRisk offers a competitive, people-first benefits package:

• Company contributions to HSA and FSA plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee assistance resources and a supportive culture that values balance and wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer

AvonRisk is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.