Senior Claims Specialist
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Meridian, ID, 83642
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Company Details
Berkley Industrial Comp provides best in class workers’ compensation insurance solutions to high hazard industries. BIN’s mission is to provide an unparalleled customer experience within the high hazard workers’ compensation market. BIN achieves its mission by focusing on the following core values:
- Integrity – character without compromise
- Agility – flexible and collaborative
- Expertise – knowledge and skill
- Ingenuity – solution and future focused
We believe in embracing the collective power of people committed to doing right by one another, our stakeholders, and communities. Our core values rest at the heart of this collective effort.
https://www.berkindcomp.com/
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for managing complex and/or catastrophic claims within all jurisdictions. This includes investigation, evaluation, and resolution of claims. Interface with underwriting, risk management, case management, clients, and vendors as appropriate in controlling costs and loss ratios and providing the claimant with appropriate care. Provide leadership of day to day activities on large loss and catastrophic claims
Key functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee catastrophic and large loss claims from beginning to resolution.
- Manage all technical aspects of claims including coverage, disability benefit management, medical management, file management, litigation management, subrogation, reserving and settlement.
- Verify and interpret coverage issues.
- Consult with attorneys, assist in negotiation of settlement, mediations and trials (attend trials as necessary).
- Resolve problems involving multi-faceted claims handling.
- Investigate, evaluate, and negotiate claims toward resolution and provide medical needs within jurisdictional guidelines and Berkley Industrial Comp philosophies.
- Determinate appropriate reserves to adequately reflect exposure of losses.
- Attend and participate in training sessions to the accounts or account visits and claim reviews.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration in law, public administration, business, nursing or insurance OR equivalent work experience.
- 7+ years of experience adjusting workers’ compensation claims with significant experience handling Workers’ Compensation claims. Ten (10) years’ experience preferred.
- Experience in catastrophic and/or large losses preferred.
- Possess and maintain a professional adjusting license in all jurisdictions applicable or obtained within one year of job acceptance.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills
Additional Company Details
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship Details
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Frequently asked questions
Meridian's insurance sector is growing, but specialized roles like Claims Specialists handling catastrophic losses remain niche. Candidates with over 7 years in workers' compensation claims find moderate competition, with demand driven by local industries requiring high-risk coverage expertise.
Holding a professional adjusting license valid in all applicable jurisdictions is crucial. In Meridian, insurance regulators emphasize up-to-date licensing and continuing education, especially for claims involving complex workers’ compensation and large loss management.
Senior Claims Specialists typically showcase deep knowledge in catastrophic claim management, litigation handling, and cross-jurisdictional coverage interpretation. Extensive negotiation skills and leadership in high-stakes claims set them apart from entry or mid-level claims adjusters.
Progression often leads to claims management or risk control leadership roles. Specialized expertise in catastrophic claims opens doors to senior consultant positions or strategic underwriting collaborations, particularly within firms focusing on high hazard industries.
At Nautilus, the Senior Claims Specialist not only resolves complex claims but also collaborates closely with underwriting and risk management teams. Their insights help refine client service approaches and drive cost containment initiatives tailored to high-risk sectors.
Nautilus emphasizes integrity, agility, expertise, and ingenuity. The Senior Claims Specialist role embodies these by delivering uncompromised ethical claims resolutions, adapting swiftly to case complexities, leveraging specialized knowledge, and innovating solutions for challenging workers’ comp scenarios.
Salaries for Senior Claims Specialists in Meridian usually fall between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. Given the role's complexity involving catastrophic claims, compensation trends reflect premium pay in Idaho’s insurance market.
Managing catastrophic claims demands juggling multiple stakeholders, interpreting nuanced coverage details, and navigating legal complexities. The role requires balancing cost control with claimant care while ensuring accurate reserving and timely resolutions across jurisdictions.
Strong analytical abilities, adeptness in legal and medical claim evaluation, negotiation prowess, and effective communication are vital. Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional regulations and proactive problem-solving ensures success in this specialized insurance niche.