Workers Compensation Claims Trainee

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$45,000.00/yr - $72,000.00/yr

At Gallagher Bassett, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. We value teamwork, curiosity, and impact.

The Emerging Talent INVEST Program (ETIP) – Guardian Pathway is a 9‑month paid, fully remote, entry‑level learning experience designed for recent college graduates. It offers coaching, mentorship and a clear career path in claims resolution.

• 9-month paid, fully remote learning track
• Virtual classroom, peer shadowing, simulations, case studies, and hands‑on experience
• Fully remote (candidates must reside in specified states)
• Interactive sessions, one‑on‑one mentorship, collaborative projects
• Fully paid licensing and advanced education opportunities
• Career progression post‑graduation into claims resolution manager roles and beyond

You’ll partner with peers and training specialists to progress through self‑study, virtual classroom sessions, guided training and hands‑on application. Over time you’ll gain increasing hands‑on experience in claims management.

• Structured learning with instructor‑led sessions, online modules, job shadowing and mentorship.
• Shadow claims experts to learn best practices.
• Practice in a simulated “sandbox” environment.
• Complete program milestones and performance checkpoints.
• Collaborate and network with peers, mentors and cross‑functional teams.
• Gradual claim ownership starting in week 3.
• Support claims management, benefit calculations, wage loss evaluations and return‑to‑work considerations.
• Analyze medical documentation and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders.
• Apply carrier guidelines and client service instructions.
• Build reserving acumen.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or 4-year degree from an accredited institution preferred. Candidates with proven experience will be considered.

• Active listening skills
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Adaptable to procedural and technological changes
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and multitasking
• Detail‑oriented
• Curious, learning‑focused mindset

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical/dental/vision plans from day one
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(k) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more…

We embrace inclusion and diversity. Gallagher offers equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on a range of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified persons with disabilities.