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Claims Associate jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at insurance carriers, managed care organizations, and third-party administrators that structure the role around degree-level analytical work. Employers filing an LCA with DOL must certify a prevailing wage tied to your specific worksite, making location a key variable in your search.
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Get Access To All JobsThis role is designed as a developmental entry point into homeowner claims adjusting at Plymouth Rock. You will begin by conducting on-site property inspections, documenting damage, taking measurements, and communicating your findings to the handling adjuster. For a candidate who demonstrates strong performance, excellent time management, professionalism and empathy with policyholders, and a clear desire to learn homeowner claims adjusting, there may be an opportunity to be considered for a permanent role.
This position requires regular field travel within approximately one to two hours of your home. Because you will often meet policyholders during stressful circumstances, clear communication, professionalism, empathy, reliability, and good judgment are essential.
- This is a contractor position with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on demonstrated performance, readiness, business needs, and available opportunities.
- Plymouth Rock will provide basic equipment needed for the assignment.
- The contractor is responsible for maintaining reliable transportation for required field travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections at insured properties and represent Plymouth Rock professionally in every policyholder interaction.
- Capture thorough, high-quality photo documentation of reported and visible damage to the structure, roofing, siding, interior, and personal property, as applicable.
- Take accurate measurements and field notes needed by the handling adjuster to scope and evaluate the loss.
- Communicate inspection findings clearly and promptly using company-approved tools and documentation standards.
- Set appropriate expectations with policyholders regarding the inspection process, next steps, and adjuster follow-up.
- Coordinate with approved vendors for mitigation or temporary repairs when directed by the handling adjuster.
- Identify and flag potential subrogation sources or liability exposures observed during an inspection.
- Manage a daily field schedule effectively and complete inspections and documentation within required timeframes.
- Maintain a professional, empathetic, service-focused approach with policyholders throughout every interaction.
Travel expectations vary, but candidates should expect to routinely travel one to two hours from home on a daily basis.
Development Opportunity
This assignment is intended for someone who wants to build a career in homeowner claims. Candidates who demonstrate the skills, judgment, reliability, and learning mindset needed for claims adjusting may be considered for transition to a permanent claims role as business needs and opportunities allow.
- Build foundational knowledge of property construction, damage indicators, claim documentation, and policyholder communication.
- Learn the fundamentals of estimate writing, coverage application, reserving, and scope-of-loss documentation.
- Develop toward greater ownership of homeowner property claims, including investigation, evaluation, estimating, and settlement.
Qualifications
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage a field schedule and meet documentation deadlines.
- Professional, empathetic, and clear communication with policyholders, particularly during stressful situations.
- A demonstrated desire to learn homeowner claims adjusting and grow your knowledge of property claims.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and document relevant damage indicators.
- Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, follow direction, and apply feedback in a field environment.
- Construction, mitigation, remediation, property inspection, or related experience is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile technology.
- Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. and conduct roof inspections on homes under two stories.
- A valid driver's license and proficient driving record.
- Reliable transportation for regular travel to policyholder properties and other assigned field locations.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $67,000 a year. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
About the Company
The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”
This role is designed as a developmental entry point into homeowner claims adjusting at Plymouth Rock. You will begin by conducting on-site property inspections, documenting damage, taking measurements, and communicating your findings to the handling adjuster. For a candidate who demonstrates strong performance, excellent time management, professionalism and empathy with policyholders, and a clear desire to learn homeowner claims adjusting, there may be an opportunity to be considered for a permanent role.
This position requires regular field travel within approximately one to two hours of your home. Because you will often meet policyholders during stressful circumstances, clear communication, professionalism, empathy, reliability, and good judgment are essential.
- This is a contractor position with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on demonstrated performance, readiness, business needs, and available opportunities.
- Plymouth Rock will provide basic equipment needed for the assignment.
- The contractor is responsible for maintaining reliable transportation for required field travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections at insured properties and represent Plymouth Rock professionally in every policyholder interaction.
- Capture thorough, high-quality photo documentation of reported and visible damage to the structure, roofing, siding, interior, and personal property, as applicable.
- Take accurate measurements and field notes needed by the handling adjuster to scope and evaluate the loss.
- Communicate inspection findings clearly and promptly using company-approved tools and documentation standards.
- Set appropriate expectations with policyholders regarding the inspection process, next steps, and adjuster follow-up.
- Coordinate with approved vendors for mitigation or temporary repairs when directed by the handling adjuster.
- Identify and flag potential subrogation sources or liability exposures observed during an inspection.
- Manage a daily field schedule effectively and complete inspections and documentation within required timeframes.
- Maintain a professional, empathetic, service-focused approach with policyholders throughout every interaction.
Travel expectations vary, but candidates should expect to routinely travel one to two hours from home on a daily basis.
Development Opportunity
This assignment is intended for someone who wants to build a career in homeowner claims. Candidates who demonstrate the skills, judgment, reliability, and learning mindset needed for claims adjusting may be considered for transition to a permanent claims role as business needs and opportunities allow.
- Build foundational knowledge of property construction, damage indicators, claim documentation, and policyholder communication.
- Learn the fundamentals of estimate writing, coverage application, reserving, and scope-of-loss documentation.
- Develop toward greater ownership of homeowner property claims, including investigation, evaluation, estimating, and settlement.
Qualifications
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage a field schedule and meet documentation deadlines.
- Professional, empathetic, and clear communication with policyholders, particularly during stressful situations.
- A demonstrated desire to learn homeowner claims adjusting and grow your knowledge of property claims.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and document relevant damage indicators.
- Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, follow direction, and apply feedback in a field environment.
- Construction, mitigation, remediation, property inspection, or related experience is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile technology.
- Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. and conduct roof inspections on homes under two stories.
- A valid driver's license and proficient driving record.
- Reliable transportation for regular travel to policyholder properties and other assigned field locations.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $67,000 a year. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
About the Company
The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner's insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Claims Associate
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Claims Associate roles don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Build your resume and cover letter around the analytical, compliance, or actuarial functions that require your business, healthcare administration, or finance degree specifically, not general claims processing duties anyone could perform.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull the prevailing wage for your target city before you receive an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that amount, so knowing the floor protects you from accepting an underpaid role that creates compliance problems later.
Target employers with LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to find insurance and managed care employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for claims roles. That filing record tells you which companies have already built the internal process to sponsor, saving you from employers who say yes but have never done it.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role is hybrid or involves client sites, ask HR whether each worksite location is covered by a separate certified LCA. USCIS and DOL treat each work location as requiring its own certification, and a gap there creates status risk you'll want resolved before your start date.
File your O*NET occupation code with the petition
The O*NET profile for claims and insurance occupations lists the specific knowledge domains tied to degree requirements. Reference the matching SOC code when your employer prepares the I-129 petition, as USCIS officers use it to evaluate whether the role meets specialty occupation standards.
Account for cap timing when accepting an offer
H-1B status is capped annually and selection rules have changed recently. If you're not already in H-1B status, confirm with your employer whether they'll sponsor you through the next cap cycle and what your work authorization bridge looks like during the wait, before signing an offer.
H-1B Visa Claims Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Claims Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A Claims Associate role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer defines it around duties that specifically require a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, finance, or a related field. Roles built around general processing tasks without a degree requirement don't meet the standard. Employers sponsoring H-1B workers in this role typically emphasize analytical, compliance, or actuarial responsibilities in the job description to support the petition.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Claims Associate positions?
Insurance carriers, managed care organizations, workers' compensation administrators, and large third-party administrators are the most active sponsors for this title. These organizations tend to have established HR and legal teams familiar with LCA filings and I-129 petitions. You can browse verified sponsoring employers with LCA filing history for claims roles directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies that have already filed for similar positions.
How does the LCA process work for Claims Associate roles that involve multiple office locations?
Each worksite where you'll perform work must be covered by its own certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. If your role is hybrid or rotates across client sites or branch offices, your employer needs a separate LCA for each location. This is a common compliance issue in claims work where adjusters or reviewers travel between sites. Confirm the worksite coverage with HR before your start date to avoid gaps in your authorized work locations.
How long does H-1B status last for a Claims Associate, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. Extensions beyond six years are possible if you have an approved I-140 immigrant visa petition or a pending PERM labor certification that meets specific timing thresholds. Your employer must file a new I-129 extension petition and a refreshed LCA before your current status expires to maintain continuous authorization.
What should I look for in a Claims Associate job posting to assess H-1B sponsorship likelihood?
Look for postings that list a specific degree field as required rather than preferred, describe duties involving policy interpretation, regulatory compliance, data analysis, or actuarial review, and explicitly state that the employer sponsors work visas or will consider H-1B candidates. Postings that describe only administrative or clerical processing tasks are harder to structure as a specialty occupation petition. Reviewing an employer's past LCA filings for similar titles is the most reliable signal that sponsorship is genuinely on the table.