Workers Compensation Claims Supervisor - CT

Gallagher Bassett; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Flexible work hours

Paid parental leave

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a leader for its Workers Compensation claims team in East Hartford, Connecticut. Candidates must have at least 10 years of claims experience and a relevant license. The ideal candidate will supervise the team, implement best practices, and effectively manage workloads.

This hybrid role emphasizes communication, resource management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related claims experience.
• Licensed in all states for which claims are managed.
• Understanding of claims processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a Workers Compensation claims team.
• Guide claims team on handling claims per best practices.
• Recruit and train new adjusters.
• Manage team workloads and set performance goals.
• Utilize technology to improve efficiency.
• Maintain professional client communications.
• Manage competing priorities and coaching opportunities.

Skills

Claims supervisory experience

Licensing knowledge

Leadership capabilities

Client communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast‑paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

Role specifics:

• Claims Background: Workers compensation lost time claims with two years of claims supervisory
• Jurisdictions: CT
• Licenses: CT
• Location: This role is eligible for hybrid schedule

How You'll Make An Impact

• Supervise: Lead and encourage a Workers Compensation claims team handling a variety of caseload sizes and complexities to deliver high‑quality and efficient service.
• Promote Best Practices: Guide claims team to handle claims in accordance with GB’s Best Practices.
• Drive Talent: Take charge of adjuster hiring and training, encouraging a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage Workloads: Define team goals, motivate performance, and effectively manage workloads to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Utilize Technology: Harness the power of Gallagher's technology to enhance your team's efficiency and overall quality of service.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients, carriers, and brokers in a professional, positive, and proactive manner.
• Prioritize and Develop: Effectively manage multiple competing priorities, identify coaching opportunities, and position team members for successful development.

About You

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 10 years related claims experience
• Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled
• Knowledge of all team member related functions

Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of supervisory experience

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift programAnd more…
• The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender‑non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected ('protected characteristics') by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.