Claims Director – Workers' Compensation

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

. Lead and develop Workers’ Compensation claims managers and professionals across multiple jurisdictions .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workers’ Compensation claims management, including litigation, medical management, and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational performance, and enhance financial outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.

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Workers’ Compensation Claims ManagementPeople LeadershipLitigation OversightMedicare ComplianceClaims Quality Improvement

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Hard Skills

Claims ManagementMedical ManagementDisability ManagementLitigationReservingSettlementSubrogationOperational Performance MonitoringFinancial AnalysisTrend Identification

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Adjuster License

Industry Keywords

Workers’ CompensationInsurance CarrierMulti-Jurisdictional EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop Workers’ Compensation claims managers and professionals across multiple jurisdictions
Provide strategic oversight of complex, catastrophic, and high-exposure claims
Drive strategies around compensability, medical management, litigation, reserving, Medicare compliance, settlement, and recovery
Monitor claim quality, operational performance, and financial results to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Partner with legal, medical, compliance, actuarial, finance, SIU, and other key stakeholders
Build relationships with customers, brokers, and business partners
Champion talent development, operational consistency, technology, analytics, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims experience with an insurance carrier
5+ years of progressive people-leadership experience in a multi-jurisdictional environment
Advanced knowledge of Workers’ Compensation claims, litigation, reserving, medical and disability management, Medicare compliance, settlement, and subrogation
Proven success leading claims teams and improving quality, compliance, operational, and financial outcomes
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced degree or professional designation preferred
Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 days in-office
Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
Competitive pay + generous PTO
Medical, dental & vision starting day one
Company support for licensing process, including cost, training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements