H-1B Visa Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster Jobs
Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in insurance, business, or a related field. Employers in insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured corporations regularly file LCAs for this title. Prevailing wage requirements apply at the state level, so your offer location directly affects the wage floor USCIS evaluates.
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Introduction
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
Overview
Role specifics:
- Claims Background: Workers compensation indemnity/lost time claims
- Jurisdictions experience: CT, MA, NH, RI, VT
- Active Adjusters’ Licenses: CT, NH, RI, VT
- Location: This role is eligible for fully remote work
How you'll make an impact
- Apply claims management experience to execute decision-making to analyze claims exposure, plan the proper course of action, and appropriately resolve claims
- Interact extensively with various parties involved in the claim process to ensure effective communication and resolution
- Provide exceptional customer service to our claimants on behalf of our clients exhibiting empathy through each step of the claims process
- Handle claims consistent with clients' and corporate policies, procedures, and standard methodologies in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethics requirements
- Document and communicate claim activity timely and efficiently, supporting the outcome of the claim file
About You
As a key member of our experienced Claims Adjuster team, you will:
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex indemnity/lost time workers compensation claims applying your analytical skills to make informed decisions and bring claims to resolution
- Work in partnership with our clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance the claims management process
- Think critically, solve problems, plan, and prioritize tasks to optimally serve clients and claimants
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years related claims experience
- Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled
- Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices
- Computer experience with related claims and business software
DESIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree
Compensation and benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to be in a field directly related to claims adjusting, such as business, finance, or risk management. A degree in an unrelated field can trigger an RFE, so pull your transcripts and confirm the connection before applying.
Check employer LCA filings by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster roles by employers who have active LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have already sponsored this specific occupation, not just H-1B holders in general.
Look up the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 13-1031 in your target metro area before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing it protects you from offers that can't legally support H-1B filing.
Target third-party administrators and self-insured employers
Large third-party administrators and corporations that self-administer workers compensation programs file H-1B petitions more consistently than small independent adjusting firms, which often lack HR infrastructure to manage the DOL certification and USCIS filing process.
Get your state adjuster license before the petition
Most states require a workers compensation adjuster license to handle claims. USCIS may request proof of licensure as evidence the role meets specialty occupation standards, so begin the licensing process in your target state during the job search, not after the offer.
Confirm the employer files during the cap window
H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your offer comes in after selection, ask whether the employer will file for the following fiscal year or has a cap-exempt affiliate. Missing the window means a 12-month wait, so clarify the timeline early.
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Does a Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, insurance, finance, or risk management. USCIS evaluates this on a case-by-case basis. Roles that accept any degree or substitute purely experiential qualifications may face scrutiny, so the job description language matters significantly during petition preparation.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Claims Adjuster roles?
Large insurance carriers, national third-party administrators, and corporations with self-insured workers compensation programs are the most consistent sponsors for this title. Smaller regional adjusting firms rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage DOL and USCIS filings. Use Migrate Mate to search verified LCA filing history filtered to this occupation, so you're targeting companies with a documented sponsorship track record for claims roles specifically.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect my offer as an H-1B candidate?
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation and work location. For workers compensation adjusters, that wage varies by state and metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 13-1031 before accepting any offer to confirm the salary being offered is legally sufficient for the H-1B petition to proceed.
Do I need a state adjuster license to get H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Many states require a workers compensation claims adjuster license to legally handle claims, and USCIS can request proof of licensure as supporting evidence that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. You don't always need the license before the petition is filed, but starting the application process early strengthens your case and prevents delays after your H-1B is approved.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a major workers compensation contract?
Your H-1B is tied to your petitioning employer, not the specific contracts they hold. If your employment continues in the same role at the same wage, your status remains valid. If the employer reduces your hours substantially or terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor. Document any material changes to your role and consult an immigration attorney promptly.
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