Claims Branch Manager - Workers Compensation

Gallagher
Rolling Meadows, IL


At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

Title: Claims Branch Manager - Workers Compensation

Location: Remote

Experience: Must have MI, WI, IA, and MN Workers Compensation claims experience (indemnity/lost time), 5 years of leadership experience preferred

How you'll make an impact

  • Working under moderate oversight, leads a branch in performance of all claim handling related functions.
  • Leads adjuster recruiting and hiring efforts. Participates in training of various positions within the branch.
  • Leads compliance and best practice reporting.
  • Fully responsible for technical proficiency of the branch work product, to include compliance with client service instructions and performance warranties.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Uses various metric driven tools such as FOCUS, the Managers Tool Kit and Scoreboard to evaluate performance and identify problem areas in advance of them becoming service issues.
  • Takes ownership to resolve such issues. Defines branch goals and communicate them throughout the branch.
  • Directly and actively engages with clients, Account Management, sales and other parties to continually refine the branches understanding of client requirements.
  • Motivates people to perform at the highest level. Communicates with clients, carriers and brokers in a professional, positive and proactive manner.
  • Works collaboratively all internal departments.
About You

Required: High school diploma and 15 years related claim experience required. At least 5 of supervisor experience required. Appropriately licensed and/or certified in all states in which claims are being handled. Knowledge of all team member related functions.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Behaviors: Requires exceptional analytical and problem solving skills. Ensures flawless and consistent execution of client service instructions and performance guarantees Ability to actively review work of others via file reviews; identify coaching opportunities, act on needed coaching opportunities and position subordinates for successful development leading to advancement within the organization.

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start 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 (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Posted 2026-03-27

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