Claims Manager

About the role

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, seeks a Claims Manager to lead and develop indemnity claim teams in San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Direct, lead, and develop indemnity claim teams through effective management of Claim Supervisors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Ensure claims are administered in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, case law, and company standards, while achieving strong results in internal and external claim audits.
• Maintain operational and individual performance metrics, implementing strategies and corrective actions to improve claim quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and claim outcomes.
• Oversee and guide complex, high-exposure, litigated, and strategically significant claims, ensuring sound claim resolution strategies and appropriate risk management practices.
• Promote and safeguard the financial integrity of claim files through timely and accurate reserving, settlement authority oversight, and effective claim cost containment practices.
• Utilize data analytics, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to identify trends, measure performance, mitigate risk, and drive operational improvements.
• Manage escalated customer concerns, complaints, and service issues, ensuring timely resolution and preservation of key business relationships.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, claim reviews, audits, and other business forums, reinforcing the company's commitment to exceptional service and claim outcomes.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations, monitor results, and hold leaders accountable for performance, compliance, service standards, and professional conduct.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement that supports employee development and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or minimum 8 years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical training combined.
• Certifications/licenses: Designation for California adjusting or ability to achieve within 9 months from placement into position.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of work experience in workers compensation insurance claims adjusting, claims operations, or a closely related function, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of workers compensation regulatory requirements and best practices; proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 applications and ability to quickly demonstrate mastery of proprietary and vendor software programs; demonstrated proficiency in analyzing data from various sources and identifying issues and trends.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work Schedule (up to 2 days work from home upon eligibility)
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Immediate Vesting of Retirement Savings + Company Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
• $127,150 - $153,060 a year

About Us

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC) has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. We invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts. At BHHC, we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplace—something we truly value. We've created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you'll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.