Senior Workers Comp Claims Specialist

Vanliner Insurance Company

Workers Comp Senior Claims Specialist managing complex claims for National Interstate Insurance Company. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 13 years of experience in the claims handling field.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRichfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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
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

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
Advanced ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

claims handlingclaims investigationsnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcoverage analysissettlement agreementsliability assessmentcompensability evaluationpayment authorization

Soft Skills

organizational skillsprioritizationdiscretioncoachingperformance managementcommunicationleadershipstrategic thinkingcollaborationtalent selection

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAssociate in Claims (AIC)