OPT Claims Specialist Jobs
Claims Specialist roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for OPT authorization. Most positions require a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Your 12-month OPT window (up to 36 months with a STEM extension) gives you real runway to build claims experience and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Marsh McLennan Agency
Description:
About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest
Marsh McLennan Agency’s Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.
A day in the life.
As our Claims Representative on the TPA Services team, you will support the coordination of communication among clients, claim examiners, insurance carriers and captive managers. You will respond promptly to inquiries from clients and internal teams, provide guidance on reporting guidelines and procedures, and overall provide support to the TPA Services team.
Our future colleague.
We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
- Process and track claims, verify information, report per client instructions, maintain data integrity, and communicate clearly to prevent errors.
- Handle escrow funding, Medicare and NPDB reporting, credentialing and loss runs, defense counsel invoice reviews, and internal claims procedure support.
- Support Claims Examiners and internal teams by executing client strategies, processing requested changes, and documenting updates accurately.
- Build strong client relationships through clear communication, insurance knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and effective workload management.
- Communicate timely, complete information with Claims team members to support effective service execution.
These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:
- 2+ years of experience in claims handling within an insurance agency, carrier, or TPA.
- BA/BS degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field.
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite.
We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.
A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.
Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more.
- The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule.
- Start with 20 days of paid time off.
- A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events.
- Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations.
- Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards.
- All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink.
- A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much.
Who You Are is Who We Are
MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://www.flipsnack.com/BB9CD8DD75E/limitless-opportunities
Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:
- https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma_midwest/
- https://www.facebook.com/MMAMidwest
- https://x.com/MarshMMAMidwest
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency
#MMAMW
#LI-Hybrid
The applicable base salary range for this role is $39,200 to $72,900. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency
Description:
About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest
Marsh McLennan Agency’s Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.
A day in the life.
As our Claims Representative on the TPA Services team, you will support the coordination of communication among clients, claim examiners, insurance carriers and captive managers. You will respond promptly to inquiries from clients and internal teams, provide guidance on reporting guidelines and procedures, and overall provide support to the TPA Services team.
Our future colleague.
We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
- Process and track claims, verify information, report per client instructions, maintain data integrity, and communicate clearly to prevent errors.
- Handle escrow funding, Medicare and NPDB reporting, credentialing and loss runs, defense counsel invoice reviews, and internal claims procedure support.
- Support Claims Examiners and internal teams by executing client strategies, processing requested changes, and documenting updates accurately.
- Build strong client relationships through clear communication, insurance knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and effective workload management.
- Communicate timely, complete information with Claims team members to support effective service execution.
These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:
- 2+ years of experience in claims handling within an insurance agency, carrier, or TPA.
- BA/BS degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field.
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite.
We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.
A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.
Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more.
- The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule.
- Start with 20 days of paid time off.
- A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events.
- Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations.
- Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards.
- All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink.
- A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much.
Who You Are is Who We Are
MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://www.flipsnack.com/BB9CD8DD75E/limitless-opportunities
Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:
- https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma_midwest/
- https://www.facebook.com/MMAMidwest
- https://x.com/MarshMMAMidwest
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency
#MMAMW
#LI-Hybrid
The applicable base salary range for this role is $39,200 to $72,900. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Claims Specialist
Target insurers and third-party administrators with H-1B track records
Large insurance carriers and TPAs file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Focusing your search on employers with a history of sponsorship dramatically improves your odds of converting OPT employment into long-term work authorization after your window closes.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation qualification
Claims Specialist roles require theoretical and practical application of business, finance, or risk management principles. Emphasize how your degree directly maps to the role's analytical demands, which is exactly what USCIS evaluates for specialty occupation status.
Start H-1B conversations with HR before your OPT expires
H-1B filing happens in April for an October start. If your OPT ends mid-year, you need a sponsor committed at least six months prior. Raise sponsorship early, not after an offer is extended, to avoid timeline conflicts.
Apply for a STEM extension if your degree qualifies
Business analytics, actuarial science, and statistics degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. That extra time gives you a second H-1B lottery entry and more runway to find a sponsoring employer in the claims space.
Highlight claims software proficiency in your applications
Employers hiring on OPT want candidates who reduce onboarding time. Proficiency in Guidewire, Salesforce, or similar claims management platforms signals immediate productivity and makes sponsorship investment feel lower-risk to hesitant hiring managers.
Use your CPT or internship experience as proof of specialty work
If you completed a claims-related internship during school, document the analytical and investigative responsibilities clearly on your resume. Prior specialty occupation work strengthens your H-1B petition and shows employers you already understand the role.
Claims Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Claims Specialist on OPT?
Yes, Claims Specialist roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under OPT rules because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business, finance, or risk management. Your employment must be directly related to your degree, so ensure the role's posted requirements align with what you studied before accepting an offer.
Does a Claims Specialist job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in a STEM-designated field, such as actuarial science, statistics, or business analytics, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your job title. Check the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your CIP code qualifies before applying.
How do I find Claims Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Claims Specialist roles at employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, after multiple interview rounds.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Claims Specialist job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period once your employment ends. During that window you can find a new OPT-qualifying role, transfer to a different visa status, or prepare to depart the United States. Your new job must still be related to your degree field. If you find another qualifying Claims Specialist or similar role within 60 days, you can continue on the same OPT authorization without reapplying.
Do Claims Specialist employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Large insurance carriers, managed care organizations, and third-party administrators sponsor H-1B visas more consistently than smaller firms. Regional insurers and boutique claims consultancies are less predictable. When evaluating an offer, ask HR directly whether they have sponsored H-1B petitions in the past three years, and request to see their OFLC disclosure data filings if you want to verify before committing.