Workers' Compensation Claims Supervisor
About The Position
CCMSI is seeking a Workers' Compensation Claim Supervisor to join the Illinois Public Risk Fund, the largest Public Entity Workers’ Compensation pool in the State of Illinois. This role involves the investigation, adjustment, and supervision of assigned claims, with potential for advancement to a management position. The supervisor is accountable for the quality of claim services, ensuring compliance with Corporate Claim Standards and client-specific handling instructions. CCMSI partners with clients to solve complex risk management challenges, focusing on supporting people through customized claim solutions. CCMSI is a certified Great Place to Work®.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Workers’ Compensation claims handling experience, including full claim investigation, evaluation, and resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee adjusters in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Strong understanding of Illinois Workers’ Compensation regulations, claim practices, and compliance requirements.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with adjusters, clients, and internal partners.
- Working knowledge of entry- and mid-level WC adjusting roles and workflows.
- Reliable attendance during established client service hours for the Lisle, IL branch office.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory or people-lead experience within Workers’ Compensation.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Industry certifications such as [Certification – e.g., SIP, WCP, AIC]. AIC, CPCU, or ARM preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency — highly valued for communicating with claimants, employers, or vendors, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Review, assign and provide supervision of all claim activity for designated claims to ensure compliance with Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and in accordance with applicable laws.
- Investigate, evaluate and adjust assigned claims in accordance with established claim handling standards and laws.
- Reserve establishment and/or oversight of reserves for designated claims within established reserve authority levels.
- Provide oversight of medical, legal, damage estimates and miscellaneous invoices to determine if reasonable and related to designated claims.
- Negotiate any disputed bills or invoices for resolution.
- Authorize and make payments of claims in accordance with claim procedures utilizing a claim payment program in accordance with industry standards and within established payment authority.
- Negotiate settlements in accordance within Corporate Claim Standards, client specific handling instructions and state laws, when appropriate.
- Assist designated claim staff in the selection, referral and supervision of designated claim files sent to outside vendors. (i.e. legal, surveillance, case management, etc.)
- Direct handling of designated litigated and complex claims.
- Provide education, training and assist in the development of claim staff.
- Review and maintain personal diary on claim system.
- Supervision of all claim activity for specified accounts.
- Compliance with Corporate Claim Handling Standards and special client handling instructions as established.
Benefits
- 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays in your first year
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Retirement plans: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career growth: Internal training and advancement opportunities
- Culture: A supportive, team-based work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
