Workers Comp Claims Specialist - Hybrid

Vanliner Insurance Company•Richfield, OH

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

National Interstate, a member of Great American Insurance Group, is a leading commercial transportation insurer offering risk financing solutions across all 50 states. They specialize in traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including group captive programs for niche wheels markets. The company prides itself on its talented team and values integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. National Interstate has been recognized as a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. Since 1989, they have focused on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control, and claim services within the wheels-based transportation industry. The company is seeking a Workers Comp Claims Specialist to join their team, working a hybrid schedule out of the Richfield, OH office. National Interstate's culture emphasizes connection, shared learning, and strong relationships, requiring employees in this role to be on-site four days a week (Tuesday-Thursday core days, plus one other day determined by business needs) with one day of remote flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Generally, a minimum of 9 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling.
Works within broad limits and authority on assignments of the highest technical complexity, requiring specialized knowledge.
Demonstrates excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Maintains strong knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures.
Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations.
Advanced ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations.
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Viewed as a senior resource within the Claims department and/or organization.

Nice To Haves

Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).
Prefer FL NC SC GA TN state handling experience.

Responsibilities

Manages a large inventory of complex claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
Plans and conducts complex claims investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
Analyzes and negotiates appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
Conveys complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
Authorizes payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.