Excess Workers' Compensation Claims Manager

Role Description

As an Excess WC Claims Manager, you will manage high-exposure workers’ compensation claims from initial assignment through closure while helping protect Safety National’s interests and deliver effective claim outcomes. You will evaluate coverage and exposure, establish and update reserves, negotiate settlements within your authority, and help guide the medical and litigation strategies that drive claims toward successful resolution. In this role, you will collaborate closely with third-party administrators, defense counsel, Medical Management staff, vendor partners, Underwriters, and internal Claims leadership. You will direct and advise TPAs on claim handling, monitor counsel performance, identify reinsurance involvement, and communicate on large losses, problem accounts, and TPA concerns.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• 5 or more years of experience in Workers’ Compensation claims adjusting with an insurance carrier or Third-Party Administrator.

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook applications.

• Ability to travel on an as-needed basis for TPA and LPT audits, underwriting-requested audits, and problem claims, with completion of reports in accordance with department procedures.

• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience adjusting Workers’ Compensation claims in multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

• Total Rewards That Put Employees First

• Compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards.

• Broad range of benefits including:

  • Generous health, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Health savings accounts.

  • A 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution.

  • Family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.

  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.

  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.

  • A hybrid work environment.

  • Company-paid life insurance and disability.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Employee recognition and well-being programs.