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Claims Director - Workers' Compensation (East)

L7

berkshire hathaway guard insurance companiesBoonton, NJ4 days ago

$115,000 - $150,000

Occupations

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsInsurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksCompensation and Benefits Managers

Industries

Claims AdjustingAll Other Insurance Related ActivitiesDirect Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers
Director Of Claims – Workers' Compensation Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long?term careers. Good things you can count on: Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in?office Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays) Competitive pay + generous PTOMedical, dental & vision starting day one Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is seeking an experienced Director of Claims – Workers' Compensation to lead a regional claims team supporting New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, and other Northeast jurisdictions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced Workers' Compensation claims leader who can develop strong teams, oversee complex and high-exposure claims, and drive quality, service, compliance, and financial performance.
What you'll do: Lead and develop Workers' Compensation claims managers and professionals across multiple jurisdictions. Provide strategic oversight of complex, catastrophic, and high-exposure claims. Drive effective 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 strong relationships with customers, brokers, and business partners. Champion talent development, operational consistency, technology, analytics, and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for:
  • 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.
  • Licensing Requirement: Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses. The company will support the licensing process, including cost, training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements
  • Salary $115,000 - $150,000 +bonus
  • In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good?faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
  • This role may be based out of one of the following locations:
  • Scottsdale, AZ; New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Philadelphia, PA; or Wilkes?
Barre, PA.Interview Integrity Notice: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$115,000 - $150,000

Location

Boonton, NJ

Occupation

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Industry

Claims Adjusting

Posted

4 days ago

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