Claims Adjuster Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Claims adjuster roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa when the position requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, or a related field. Employers in property, casualty, and workers' compensation lines sponsor international candidates, though you'll need to demonstrate degree relevance and secure a prevailing wage determination before filing.
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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.
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
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze mid- and higher-level general liability claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages mid-level general liability claims by gathering information to determine liability exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level.
- Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
- Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.
- Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
- Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
- Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
- May process complex lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.
- Maintains professional client relationships.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Travels as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
- Analytical and interpretive skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
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.
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 $63,404 - $90,000/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. Always accepting applications.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To analyze mid- and higher-level general liability claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to identify subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages mid-level general liability claims by gathering information to determine liability exposure; assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary, and settling claims up to designated authority level.
- Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
- Approves and processes assigned claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the claim or client contract.
- Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.
- Communicates claim action with claimant and client.
- Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
- May process complex lifetime medical and/or defined period medical claims which include state and physician filings and decisions on appropriate treatments recommended by utilization review.
- Maintains professional client relationships.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
- Travels as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Four (4) years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
- Subject matter expert of appropriate insurance principles and laws for line-of-business handled, recoveries offsets and deductions, claim and disability duration, cost containment principles including medical management practices and Social Security and Medicare application procedures as applicable to line-of-business.
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills.
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
- Analytical and interpretive skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet or exceed Service Expectations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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, travel as required.
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
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.
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 $63,404 - $90,000/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. Always accepting applications.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Claims Adjuster Jobs
Match your degree to the specific claim line
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and the claims specialty you're applying for. A finance degree supports a workers' compensation role differently than it supports a property catastrophe adjuster position, so tailor your credential framing accordingly.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for claims adjuster roles in your target metro. Employers must certify your offered wage meets this threshold on the LCA, so knowing the floor before salary talks protects your petition.
Target insurers with multi-state claims operations
Large regional and national carriers handling catastrophic events routinely staff up across multiple states and are more experienced with LCA compliance and H-1B filings than smaller independent adjusting firms, which often lack in-house immigration counsel.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If your insurance or finance degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you apply. USCIS will assess whether your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's, and an unevaluated foreign credential is a common RFE trigger.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board to identify insurers and third-party administrators with verified LCA filing history for claims adjuster roles. This tells you which employers have actually sponsored the position before, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Clarify your status at offer stage not after
Once a hiring manager advances you to the offer stage, ask directly whether the employer works with immigration counsel and has filed H-1B petitions before. Waiting until you receive a written offer to surface your sponsorship need delays the LCA process and risks missing the annual filing window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a claims adjuster role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Senior, complex, or technical claims roles, such as large-loss commercial liability or medical malpractice, are stronger candidates than entry-level personal lines positions where a degree is preferred but not required.
What degree fields support an H-1B petition for claims adjuster jobs?
Finance, accounting, risk management, insurance, business administration, and in some cases engineering or life sciences can support a claims adjuster petition, depending on the claim type. A structural engineer adjudicating construction defect claims has a clearer degree-to-role connection than a general business major adjusting auto claims. O*NET lists the typical education requirements for the occupation.
Which visa categories realistically cover claims adjuster roles?
The H-1B is the primary option for specialty occupation claims roles. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession, though claims adjuster is not an explicitly listed category, making TN approval uncertain. The green card path through EB-2 or EB-3 is available but requires PERM labor certification, which adds significant time.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored claims adjuster roles before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for claims adjuster positions, so you can target companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this role rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the requirements.
Can an employer sponsor a claims adjuster for a green card instead of an H-1B?
Yes. An employer can sponsor a claims adjuster through the EB-3 skilled worker category, which requires PERM labor certification from DOL before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree. Wait times depend heavily on your country of birth due to per-country limits, with India and China facing significant backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Claims Adjuster jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.