Senior Claims Specialist

Summit

Senior Claims Specialist managing claims evaluations, investigations, and settlements at Summit for policyholders. Leading a remote team in the Illinois territory with a focus on workers’ compensation.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,000 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures, with a strong focus on analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to manage complex claims, lead investigations, and maintain compliance with industry laws and regulations.

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Claims ManagementNegotiation SkillsInsurance Policy ExpertiseAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Claims HandlingCoverage AnalysisSettlement NegotiationClaims InvestigationRisk Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingRelationship BuildingLeadershipConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate in Claims (AIC)

Industry Keywords

Property and Casualty ClaimsClaims ProceduresIndustry Laws and RegulationsClaims ReservesClaims Disbursement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a large inventory of highly complex claims to evaluate compensability/liability
Strategically orchestrates and leads comprehensive claims investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages
Analyzes and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority
May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials
Conveys highly complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners
Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit, ensuring timely disbursement
Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience
Generally, a minimum of 13 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling
Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC)
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates expert knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures
Maintains and leverages knowledge of industry laws and regulations
Advanced ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Recognized as a subject matter expert within the company, potentially operating at a peer level to management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellness plans
parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
employee stock purchase plan
commuter benefits