Associate Claims Adjuster, Workers Compensation

Liberty Mutual Insurance•Lake Oswego, OR

3d•$50,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company that consistently outpaces the industry in year-over-year growth? Liberty Mutual offers exciting openings for Workers Compensation Associate Claims Adjuster within the West Region! As an Associate Claims Adjuster, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct thorough investigations, make decisions about liability / compensability, evaluate losses, negotiate settlements and manage an inventory of commercial property/casualty and disability claims by participating in a comprehensive training program, one-on-one mentoring, and on-the-job training. Assists in providing service to policyholders/customers on mid-sized and/or large commercial accounts. Training is a critical component of your success, and that success starts with reliable attendance. Attendance and active engagement during training are mandatory. Training will require 1 week in our Plano, TX office onsite in September 2026. This position may be filled as a Workers Compensation Associate Claims Adjuster, Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster I or a Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster II. The salary range posted reflects the range for the varying pay scale across various locations.

Requirements

Effective interpersonal, analytical and negotiation abilities required
Ability to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships
Demonstrated success in a professional environment; success in a customer service/retail environment preferred
Effective analytical skills to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions; as normally acquired through a bachelor's degree or equivalent
Knowledge of legal liability, insurance coverage and medical terminology helpful, but not mandatory
Licensing may be required in some states

Responsibilities

Investigates new claims by reviewing first reports of loss and supporting materials, determines the best first point of contact (claimants, customers, witnesses, etc.) to gather information regarding injuries or loss refers tasks to auxiliary units as necessary and posts file accordingly.
Establishes action plans based on case facts, best practices, protocols, jurisdictional issues and available resources.
Manages an inventory of property/casualty and disability claims (e.g. workers` compensation, general liability, commercial automobile, property, group benefits), evaluates compensability/liability and losses, and negotiates settlements within prescribed limits.
Establishes accurate loss cost estimates using available resources, special service instructions, and market protocols.
Confirms or denies coverage based on facts obtained during the investigation and advises policyholders as to proper course of action.
Makes effective use of loss management techniques (e.g. Immediate Contact Plan, L9 check, Disability Management, open end release, first call settlements) and other resources.
Updates files and provides comprehensive reports as required.