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Senior Claims Specialist- Workers' Compensation

GAIC Great American Insurance Company

LocationUnited States
SenioritySenior
CompanyGAIC Great American Insurance Company
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Compensation

$105k-$125k

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Requirements and working style

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Experience

10+ years stated

Visa sponsorship

Listed as unavailable

Work authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Schedule

fixed

Required overlap

Pacific Time Zone business hours

Benefits stated
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employeesWellness plansParental leaveAdoption assistanceTuition reimbursementPaid time off and paid holidays for full-time and eligible part-time employees401(k) plan with company matchEmployee stock purchase planCommuter benefits

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What this posting tells you

Remote Senior Claims Specialist managing California and Oregon workers' compensation claims. California experience is required; Oregon experience is preferred. Requires generally 10+ years of workers' compensation adjusting experience, including complex or high-exposure claims. The role follows Pacific Time Zone business hours, and occasional travel may be needed. Salary range is $105,000–$125,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Role lane

Insurance claims, Finance and investments, Healthcare admin, HR and recruiting, Legal, Operations, Security, Customer support

Where you can work

United States

Working hours

Pacific Time

Arrangement

Senior · part-time · full-time

Required signals
Workers' compensation claims adjustingCalifornia workers' compensation laws and claims practicesComplex or high-exposure claims managementClaim investigation and compensability analysisReserve establishmentSettlement negotiationClaim resolution strategyClaims documentationWritten and verbal communication
Preferred signals
Oregon workers' compensation experienceAssociate in Claims (AIC) designationOccasional travel
Market context

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$145kmedian of comparable listed ranges

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Skills and signals
Workers' compensation claims adjustingCalifornia workers' compensation laws and claims practicesComplex or high-exposure claims managementClaim investigation and compensability analysisReserve establishmentSettlement negotiationClaim resolution strategyClaims documentationWritten and verbal communicationOregon workers' compensation experienceAssociate in Claims (AIC) designationOccasional travelRemote; must work Pacific Time Zone business hours
Job description

Senior Claims Specialist- Workers' Compensation at GAIC Great American Insurance Company

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.

Who we are

Strategic Comp is a leading provider of workers' compensation insurance for large employers committed to protecting their workforce. As part of Great American Insurance Group, we combine the strength and stability of a trusted organization with more than 150 years of history with the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business.

Through our specialized insurance expertise and field-based service model, we build lasting partnerships and deliver exceptional results for our customers. Our culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to serving our customers and one another.

Position Summary

Strategic Comp is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Specialist to manage California and Oregon workers' compensation claims. This role is responsible for investigating claims, determining compensability, establishing reserves, negotiating settlements, and developing strategies that drive effective claim resolution.

We take an extremely aggressive and proactive approach to claims adjusting and are looking for a person who not only knows their jurisdiction’s comp laws but also enjoys the role of putting that experience to good use. Because we focus on outcomes and not just processes, we look for an adjuster who is very skilled at developing strategies to bring claims to resolution. This is a remote position that requires working Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Responsibilities

  • Manage California and Oregon workers' compensation claims from inception through resolution.
  • Analyze claim facts and evaluate coverage, compensability, and benefits eligibility.
  • Develop and execute strategies to achieve timely and favorable claim outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate claim reserves.
  • Negotiate settlements and bring about claim resolution.
  • Communicate regularly with claimants, insureds, employers, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare and present large loss reports to internal and external audiences.
  • Collaborate with defense counsel on litigation strategy and claim resolution.
  • Partner with medical case managers, surveillance vendors, and other external resources.
  • Ensure compliance with California and Oregon workers' compensation laws and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate and timely claim documentation.
  • Analyze claim trends and exposure to support effective decision-making.
  • Provide exceptional service while building strong relationships with customers and business partners.

Qualifications

  • Generally, 10+ years of workers' compensation claims adjusting experience, including complex or high-exposure claims. California experience required; Oregon experience also preferred but not required.
  • Strong knowledge of California workers' compensation laws, regulations, and claims practices. Knowledge of Oregon workers' compensation laws and claims practices is a plus.
  • Professional industry designations such as Associate in Claims (AIC) are preferred.
  • Ability to work Pacific Time Zone business hours and travel occasionally as needed.
  • You must be a great communicator, in both written and verbal form, and be able to work with a variety of internal and external contacts.

Business Unit

Strategic Comp

Salary Range

$105,000.00 -$125,000.00

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 http://www.gaig.com/careers .

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Company context

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