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Technical Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, engineering, computer science, or a specialized technical discipline. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. 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. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$85,600.00 - $141,200.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Technical Specialist, you are responsible for handling complex, high-exposure claims.
In this technical role, you will leverage your background in claims management, investigative techniques, coverage evaluation, and settlement negotiation to ensure timely, fair, and cost-effective resolution of claims.
You will serve as a technical resource to customers and team members.
What Will You Do?
- Independently manage a caseload of General Liability claims.
- Conduct thorough investigations, including policy review, liability, damages, and comply with applicable laws/regulations.
- Analyze and interpret insurance contracts, endorsements, and exclusions to determine applicability.
- Maintain detailed and accurate claim documentation and comply with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams, legal counsel, etc.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Claim Reps and Claim Rep Trainees sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their development.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Five years of experience in insurance claims, preferably General Liability claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- Two years bodily injury liability claim handling experience or comparable litigation claim experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
Who Are We?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
Compensation Overview
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. 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. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range
$85,600.00 - $141,200.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Be the Hero in Someone's Story
When life throws curveballs - storms, accidents, unexpected challenges - YOU become the beacon of hope that guides our customers back to stability. At Travelers, our Claims Organization isn't just a department; it's the beating heart of our promise to be there when our customers need us most.
As a Technical Specialist, you are responsible for handling complex, high-exposure claims.
In this technical role, you will leverage your background in claims management, investigative techniques, coverage evaluation, and settlement negotiation to ensure timely, fair, and cost-effective resolution of claims.
You will serve as a technical resource to customers and team members.
What Will You Do?
- Independently manage a caseload of General Liability claims.
- Conduct thorough investigations, including policy review, liability, damages, and comply with applicable laws/regulations.
- Analyze and interpret insurance contracts, endorsements, and exclusions to determine applicability.
- Maintain detailed and accurate claim documentation and comply with internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams, legal counsel, etc.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Claim Reps and Claim Rep Trainees sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their development.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Five years of experience in insurance claims, preferably General Liability claims.
- Experience with claims management and software systems.
- Strong understanding of insurance principles, terminology with the ability to understand and articulate policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to handle complex claims and negotiate settlements.
- Exceptional customer service skills and a commitment to providing a positive experience for insureds and claimants.
What is a Must Have?
- Two years bodily injury liability claim handling experience or comparable litigation claim experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the Technical Specialist position. A general business degree won't support an H-1B for a systems integration role. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title to confirm the accepted degree fields before applying.
Check employer LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that a company has filed Labor Condition Applications for Technical Specialist roles specifically. Past LCA filings signal an employer has cleared the DOL certification process before and understands the prevailing-wage obligation.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are exempt from the 85,000-slot H-1B cap. Technical Specialist roles at these employers can be filed year-round, bypassing the April lottery entirely. Migrate Mate filters employers by cap-exempt status so you can prioritize these openings.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor an H-1B. Confirm enrollment before you invest time in interviews. USCIS won't approve a petition from an employer that hasn't completed this step, and many Technical Specialist candidates learn this too late.
Request premium processing for offers with tight start dates
Standard H-1B adjudication can take months. If your offer letter has a specific start date, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. This protects against gaps if you're transitioning from OPT or another status.
Document specialized technical skills before interviews
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if the Technical Specialist role appears generalist. Gather performance reviews, certifications, and project documentation that show your work required a specific technical degree. Employers use this evidence when responding to RFEs on your petition.
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Find Technical Specialist JobsTechnical Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A Technical Specialist focused on systems engineering or network architecture typically qualifies. A role where any technical background is acceptable may not. The O*NET profile for your specific title shows the typical education requirements USCIS uses as a benchmark.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Technical Specialist roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by role, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. You can also cross-reference the DOL's OFLC disclosure data, which lists every certified LCA by job title and employer. Focus on companies that have filed for Technical Specialist or closely related SOC codes in recent fiscal years.
Can I change employers while on an H-1B as a Technical Specialist?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition and certify a new LCA for the Technical Specialist position at the prevailing wage for that location.
What happens to my H-1B if my Technical Specialist role changes significantly?
A material change in your duties, worksite, or employment terms requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from a specialized technical function to general management, USCIS may question whether the specialty occupation requirement is still met. Keep written documentation of how your core technical duties remain consistent with the original petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Technical Specialist?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. That means you need your offer letter and LCA certification completed before April 1. For Technical Specialist roles at cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofit research labs, there's no lottery and no fixed start date, so your timeline is significantly more flexible.
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