Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist - Alternative Markets

Great American Insurance Group; Ohio; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is hiring a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist for a fully remote role. The position requires 5–10 years of workers’ compensation claims handling experience, multi-state licensing, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

You will investigate, evaluate coverage, and advance claim resolutions across jurisdictions. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 5 to 10 years of Workers’ Compensation Claims handling experience.
• Multi-state adjusters licensing is required. Licenses in the following states is desired: TX, CT, FL.
• Multi jurisdiction experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims: Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys complex information to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.

Skills

Claims handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American's Alternative Markets Division was formed in 1999. The division specializes in mono-line and/or multi-line primary admitted programs on either a traditional guaranteed cost (Elite Programs) or risk-sharing basis (Agency Captives & Group Captives). Alternative Markets supports both niche programs and generalist portfolios, subject a minimum controlled rollover of $3,000,000 or more.

Alternative Markets - Great American Insurance Group

All partnerships, whether risk sharing or not, benefit from a high level of exclusivity, tailored underwriting and claims service. Lines of business supported include: Workers Compensation, General Liability, Property, Inland Marine, Auto Liability and bolt-on Cyber on a supporting Package, GL or BOP policy.

The Alternative Markets Division is hiring for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Specialist! This is a fully remote opportunity.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Investigates and maintains claims:
  • Reviews and evaluates coverage and/or liability.
  • Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records, or other documents) in the investigation of claims.
• Works toward the resolution of claims files, and attends arbitrations, mediations, depositions or trials as necessary.
• May affect settlements/reserves within prescribed limits and submit recommendations to supervisor on cases exceeding personal authority.
• Conveys complex information (coverage, decisions, outcomes, etc.) to all appropriate parties, maintaining a professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ensures that claims payments are issued in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Field of Study: Liberal Arts, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience: Generally, 5 to 10 years of Workers’ Compensation Claims handling experience.
• Multi-state adjusters licensing is required. Licenses in the following states is desired: TX, CT, FL.
• Multi jurisdiction experience preferred, but not required.

Business Unit:

Alternative Markets

Salary Range

$90,000.00 -$110,000.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at .

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.