Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster (Midwest Experience Required)

About the role

Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster (Midwest Region) – remote position responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and settling workers compensation claims on behalf of clients. Duties include taking statements, paying lost‑wage benefits, filing state forms, denying claims, handling subrogation and litigation, and communicating with CEOs, claimants, provider offices, and attorneys. Experience handling claims in multiple jurisdictions is essential. At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments, aiming to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. Our culture is guided by “better every day,” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle workers compensation claims.
• Take statements, pay lost‑wage benefits, file state forms, deny claims, manage subrogation and litigation.
• Communicate with CEOs, claimants, provider offices, and attorneys.
• Handle claims across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a workers compensation claims adjuster.
• License/state experience in the Midwest.
• Demonstrated knowledge of workers compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and claims management software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending or HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit‑Sharing/Defined Contribution (1‑year waiting period)
• PTO/Paid Holidays
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term Disability
• Maternity/Parental Leave
• Company‑paid Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Office equipment and IT support provided
• Training and support from home office