Claims Team Lead Jobs in California
Claims Team Lead jobs in California are in strong demand across the insurance, workers' compensation, and managed care sectors, with openings at every level from experienced adjusters stepping into supervision through senior leads overseeing large regional teams. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco, where carriers like Anthem Blue Cross, State Farm, and Zurich North America maintain large California operations. The most sought-after specialties are workers' compensation claims management, auto liability, and health and disability claims, all shaped by California's distinct regulatory environment under the Department of Insurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
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Claims Team Lead = Workers Compensation (Pasadena, CA)Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
OFFICE LOCATIONS: HYBRID Pasadena, CA
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Oversees multiple teams of examiners and technical staff handling workers compensation claims for clients. Manages workloads, provides training, and monitors individual claim activities. Offers technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication and maintains regular diaries, especially for complex or high-exposure case.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
Supervises multiple teams of examiners and technical operations colleagues, delegating duties as needed and ensuring proper licensing and documentation standards.
Provides technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication, including quality reviews and reserve evaluations for high-cost or complex claims.
Acts as a second-level appeal authority for client and claimant issues, implementing final decisions.
Identifies trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement; advises management and coordinates related projects.
Monitors third-party and sensitive claims, including litigated and vocational rehabilitation cases.
Maintains professional client relationships, offering recommendations and written summaries as needed.
Ensures accurate claim coding and documentation by examiners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: 6 years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years claims supervisor experience.
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: California workers comp claims handling experience & SIP
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Flexible work schedule.
Referral incentive program.
Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100K-$105K/yr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
#claims #claimsteamlead
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Claims Team Lead = Workers Compensation (Pasadena, CA)Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
Apply your knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
OFFICE LOCATIONS: HYBRID Pasadena, CA
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Oversees multiple teams of examiners and technical staff handling workers compensation claims for clients. Manages workloads, provides training, and monitors individual claim activities. Offers technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication and maintains regular diaries, especially for complex or high-exposure case.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES MAY INCLUDE
Supervises multiple teams of examiners and technical operations colleagues, delegating duties as needed and ensuring proper licensing and documentation standards.
Provides technical and jurisdictional guidance on claims adjudication, including quality reviews and reserve evaluations for high-cost or complex claims.
Acts as a second-level appeal authority for client and claimant issues, implementing final decisions.
Identifies trends, issues, and opportunities for process improvement; advises management and coordinates related projects.
Monitors third-party and sensitive claims, including litigated and vocational rehabilitation cases.
Maintains professional client relationships, offering recommendations and written summaries as needed.
Ensures accurate claim coding and documentation by examiners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: 6 years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years claims supervisor experience.
High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Licensing / Jurisdiction Knowledge: California workers comp claims handling experience & SIP
TAKING CARE OF YOU
Flexible work schedule.
Referral incentive program.
Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100K-$105K/yr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
#claims #claimsteamlead
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in claims team lead jobs across California.
- Active California Department of Insurance license or eligibility to obtain one
- Minimum three to five years of claims handling experience in a California-regulated environment
- Proven ability to supervise, coach, and performance-manage a team of claims professionals
- Working knowledge of California Labor Code, workers' compensation regulations, and fair claims practices
- Experience with claims management systems such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, or similar platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with claimants, counsel, and medical providers
Claims Team Lead Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a claims team lead in California?
The most direct path is to earn a California Department of Insurance license, specifically the Adjuster or Casualty Broker-Agent license administered by the CDI, while building hands-on claims experience in a California-regulated environment. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, risk management, or a related field alongside several years of front-line claims work before moving into a lead role. Obtaining a designation like the Associate in Claims strengthens an application considerably.
How much do claims team leads make in California?
Claims team leads in California earn a median of about $91,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,020 for the lowest 10% to over $124,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire claims team leads in California?
Employers hiring claims team leads in California right now include Sedgwick and Automobile Club of Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large self-insured employer base, major public entities, and the state's own workers' compensation system create consistent demand well beyond national carriers alone.
Which California cities have the most claims team lead jobs?
Roseville, Brea, and Pasadena account for the greatest concentration of claims team lead openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its dense carrier, self-insured, and third-party administrator presence, Sacramento anchors state government and workers' compensation activity, and San Francisco attracts technology sector and specialty lines employers that maintain regional claims operations in the Bay Area.
Are there remote claims team lead jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many supervisory roles, because claims work is heavily document-driven and conducted through digital platforms. About 100% of claims team lead openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the shift carriers and TPAs made toward distributed teams. Roles overseeing auto or workers' compensation field operations tend to require more in-person presence than health or disability claims leadership positions.
How can I get hired as a claims team lead in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is securing a claims examiner or adjuster trainee role at a California carrier or third-party administrator, then building toward a lead position from within. Large California employers such as ICW Group and Sedgwick run structured trainee and examiner programs that develop candidates from the ground up. Earning your CDI adjuster license before applying, and moving laterally from customer service or underwriting support, are the credentials and transitions that accelerate the timeline most reliably.
Where can I find and apply to claims team lead jobs in California?
You can find and apply to claims team lead jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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