Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster Jobs
Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster jobs are open across insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers, from entry-level examiner to senior adjuster and team lead, with specializations in medical-only, lost-time, and complex liability claims. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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
Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster | NY Jurisdictional Knowledge & NY Licensing Required | Dedicated Public Entity Client & Capped Caseloads
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
- Apply your New York Workers Compensation Adjuster knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
- Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
- Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To analyze New York Workers Compensation Lost-Time claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
- Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.
- Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.
- Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Experience: 3 years of New York Workers Comp claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Jurisdiction Knowledge: New York
Licensing: New York
TAKING CARE OF YOU
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
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.
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
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 ($80 - $90K). 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.
claimsexaminer #claims #LI-REMOTE
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.
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
Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster | NY Jurisdictional Knowledge & NY Licensing Required | Dedicated Public Entity Client & Capped Caseloads
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global industry leader where you can bring your big ideas to help solve problems for some of the world’s best brands?
- Apply your New York Workers Compensation Adjuster knowledge and experience to adjudicate complex customer claims in the context of an energetic culture.
- Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world’s most respected organizations.
- Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
- Leverage Sedgwick’s broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
- Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work and grow your career.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
- Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for driven individuals that embody our caring counts model and core values that include empathy, accountability, collaboration, growth, and inclusion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To analyze New York Workers Compensation Lost-Time claims on behalf of our valued clients to determine benefits due, while ensuring ongoing adjudication of claims within service expectations, industry best practices, and specific client service requirements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Analyzing and processing claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
- Negotiating settlement of claims within designated authority.
- Communicating claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client.
- Reporting claims to the excess carrier and responding to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Professional certification as applicable to line of business preferred.
Experience: 3 years of New York Workers Comp claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Jurisdiction Knowledge: New York
Licensing: New York
TAKING CARE OF YOU
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
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.
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.
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 ($80 - $90K). 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.
claimsexaminer #claims #LI-REMOTE
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Gallagher30
- Sedgwick5
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance21
- Government & Public Sector5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in workers compensation claims adjuster jobs.
- Active state workers compensation adjuster license for the jurisdictions served
- Experience handling lost-time and litigated workers compensation claims
- Proficiency with claims management systems such as Guidewire or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of state workers compensation statutes and case law
- Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Professional designation such as AIC, CPCU, or ARM preferred
Tips for Your Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster Job Search
Tailor your resume to claim complexity
Hiring managers scan for the types of claims you've handled, not just job titles. Specify whether your experience covers medical-only, lost-time, or litigated claims, and note your average caseload size and the jurisdictions you've worked in.
Highlight your state adjuster license
Many postings require a state-specific adjuster license before day one. List every state you're licensed in near the top of your resume, and flag any non-resident licenses separately so recruiters don't overlook multi-state candidates.
Filter openings by claims management system
Employers often list a required platform like Guidewire, Salesforce, or a proprietary TPA system. When you search, match your experience to those tools in your application so your resume clears automated screening before a human reviews it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists workers compensation claims adjuster openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a simulation-style interview
Many insurers test candidates with a mock claim scenario during the interview. Practice walking through an initial investigation, reserve-setting rationale, and a denial letter out loud so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate using jurisdiction expertise
If you have deep experience in high-volume or high-complexity states, name those states explicitly when discussing compensation. Specialized jurisdictional knowledge is harder to replace than general adjusting experience and often supports a stronger offer.
Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many workers compensation claims adjuster jobs are remote?
About 100% of workers compensation claims adjuster openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with the largest share in field-free roles focused on medical-only and lost-time claims. Positions requiring in-person field investigations or deposition attendance are more likely to remain on-site or follow a hybrid schedule.
How do you become a workers compensation claims adjuster?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or a related field, or build equivalent experience through an entry-level claims examiner role. Obtain a state adjuster license for the jurisdictions you plan to work in, as most employers require this before hire. Gaining hands-on experience with lost-time claims and a claims management system strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get a workers compensation claims adjuster job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level workers compensation claims adjuster roles exist, particularly at large carriers and TPAs that run structured training programs. Applying for medical-only or first-notice-of-loss positions is the most direct path in. A relevant adjuster license, even if newly obtained, and familiarity with a claims platform will make your application competitive against candidates with no prior experience.
What does the workers compensation claims adjuster interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your claims experience and licensure, followed by one or two rounds with a hiring manager and team lead. Expect scenario-based questions about claim investigation, reserve-setting decisions, and handling disputed claims. Some insurers include a written exercise or mock claim file review before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to workers compensation claims adjuster jobs?
You can find and apply to workers compensation claims adjuster jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and licensure, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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