Claims Manager

Coverys

Manager of Claims at Coverys responsible for all claims and litigation management activities. Overseeing staff and ensuring timely, cost-effective case disposition while managing policies and procedures.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeIllinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $132,300 - $178,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all claims and litigation management activities for the claims professional staff
Monitor the file handling and reserve setting by assigned staff
Oversee and evaluate the work of defense counsel utilized by assigned staff for timely and cost effective case disposition
Analyze and verify insurance coverage for claims brought against policyholders
Assure timeliness and adequacy of reserves on claim files
Approve or recommend adjustments as necessary
Assign losses to claim staff for disposition of claims
Evaluate liability, damages and causation and approves settlements up to approved limit of authority
Advise Claims leadership on claims status
Ensure timely reporting to the Reserve and Settlement Committee
Determine work procedures, manage work schedules, and expedite work flow
Maintain existing and develop new claims policies and procedures
Conduct quarterly audits of consultant case files
Monitor staff to identify and implement training needs and ensure compliance with the Company claims handling requirements
Manage assigned staff to include performance evaluations, time off, time card review, recognition and disciplinary issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
8 years’ experience in handling medical malpractice claims or heavy bodily injury claims
Experience working within an insurance carrier strongly preferred
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience
Must have broad knowledge of medicine and familiarity with legal concepts and trends in litigation
Must be knowledgeable in insurance policy contracts, particularly medical malpractice and general liability
Formal nursing and/or legal education is also a plus, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Community involvement opportunities
Directed donations and company matchings

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims managementlitigation managementinsurance coverage analysisreserve settingliability evaluationsettlement approvalpolicy developmentauditingtraining implementationperformance evaluation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsdecision makingtime managementproblem solvingstaff managementtraining needs assessmentworkflow management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree