Workers' Compensation Claims Associate
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
- Wilkes-Barre, United States
- Entry Level
- 1+ years
- Associate degree
- Posted
Skills
Required
- customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
Overview Good Things Start Here.
About Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
- Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway.
- With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.
Responsibilities
- Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is hiring entry-level Workers' Compensation Claims Adjusters.
- This is a great opportunity to start a career in insurance and claims.
- You'll participate in a structured training program designed to teach you the fundamentals of Workers' Compensation claims handling, including claims evaluation, compensability, medical management, benefit delivery, and return-to-work practices.
- As you build your knowledge and experience, you'll help injured workers navigate their recovery while developing the skills needed for a career in claims.
- Learn to evaluate claims and determine compensability in accordance with applicable laws and company guidelines.
- Communicate with employers, injured workers, medical providers, and other parties throughout the claim process.
- Authorize and monitor medical treatment and coordinate care with providers.
- Support return-to-work efforts and the timely delivery of appropriate benefits.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of claim activity.
- Develop the skills needed to independently manage Workers’ Compensation claims as training progresses.
Requirements
- No prior Workers' Compensation claims handling experience is required.
- Associate or bachelor's degree and experience in customer service or service-oriented environment preferred.
- Candidates without an associate or bachelor's degree must have a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of relevant insurance experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Comfortable with frequent phone communication and multitasking.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Candidates must hold an active adjuster license or be willing and able to obtain and maintain all required state licenses.
- The company will support the licensing process, including cost, training and compliance with ongoing continuing education requirements.
Benefits
- Good Things You Can Count On.
- 2 days remote / 3 in‑office Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay + generous PTO Medical, dental & vision starting day one 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses
Primary Locations
This role may be based out of the following office locations: Wilkes‑Barre, PA or Scottsdale, AZ.
Interview Integrity Notice
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is committed to a fair and consistent hiring process. Candidates are expected to participate independently in interviews. Unauthorized recording, transcription, AI note-taking, or AI interview assistance tools may not be used during interviews without prior approval.
