TEMP-Senior Workers' Claims Adjuster

Company

Argo Group

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims‑handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly‑owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

TEMP - Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster

Contingent Worker

Non‑Exempt

In‑Office or Remote

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster to help us on a temporary assignment with an estimated end date of October 9, 2026 and work from anywhere in the United States. This role will adjudicate indemnity workers' compensation claims of higher technical complexity for our customers in the state of Arizona. If the candidate has California experience, then California claims will also be assigned.

California experience and licensing is not required.

As this is a temporary assignment, only government‑mandated benefits will be provided.

Contractors in this role are required to accurately record all hours worked and submit timesheets in accordance with company policy. Overtime may be assigned as business needs dictate, and contractors are expected to work overtime when required.

• Working under limited technical direction and within broad limits and authority, adjudicate highly complex indemnity workers' compensation claims on assignments reflecting potentially with significant impact on departmental results.
• Solving difficult problems that require an understanding of a broader set of issues.
• Reporting to senior management and underwriters on claims trends and developments.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly.
• Analyzing claims forms, policies and endorsements, client instructions, and other records to determine whether the loss falls within the policy coverage.
• Investigating claims promptly and thoroughly, including interviewing all involved parties.
• Managing claims in litigation.
• Managing diary timely and complete tasks to ensure that cases move to the best financial outcome and timely resolution.
• Properly setting claim reserves.
• Identifying, assigning, and coordinating the assignment and coordination of expertise resources to assist in case resolution.
• Preparing reports for file documentation.
• Applying creative solutions which result in the best financial outcome.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Completing telephone calls and written correspondence to/from various parties (insured, claimant, etc.).
• Having an appreciation and passion for strong claim management.

• An advanced knowledge of adjudicating workers' compensation claims through:
  • A minimum of five years' experience adjudicating workers' compensation claims in the AZ jurisdiction is required. Experience adjudicating workers' compensation claims in CA is preferred, but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required. Two or more insurance designations or four additional years of related experience adjudicating indemnity claims beyond the minimum experience required above may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • AZ license required at start of assignment. A CA SIP License or both WCCA and WCCP designations is helpful but not required.
• Must have good business acumen (i.e., understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers' ability to be profitable).
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Exhibit natural curiosity.
• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent evaluation and strategic skills required.
• Strong claim negotiation skills a must.
• Must possess a strong customer focus.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to articulate the financial value of your work at multiple responsibility levels inside our clients' business which may include CEO.
• Must work independently and demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrates inner strength.…