EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants · 13 hours ago
Senior Claims Advocate
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry, seeking a highly experienced Senior Claims Advocate. This role involves leading a team to manage complex claims, providing strategic advocacy, and ensuring effective risk mitigation for clients.
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Responsibilities
Manage and advocate for complex claims across both workers’ compensation and liability lines from initial reporting to final resolution
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic guidance to reduce claim costs and improve outcomes
Partner with carriers, TPAs, and legal counsel to ensure appropriate claim handling, reserving, and settlement strategies
Identify claim trends across multiple lines and propose tailored solutions to reduce loss experience
Support clients in challenging denials, negotiating settlements, and intervening in escalated cases
Lead, mentor, and support a team of multi-line claims advocates
Oversee team workflows and ensure service excellence across all assigned accounts
Conduct regular training sessions to strengthen technical knowledge across workers’ compensation and liability disciplines
Establish and track performance goals to promote accountability, development, and high-quality client service
Provide consultative support on injury and incident management, return-to-work strategies, and liability exposure
Facilitate claim review meetings and prepare detailed reports that communicate claim status, trends, and recommendations
Collaborate with client risk, safety, and HR teams to implement proactive measures and reduce future claim frequency and severity
Interface with carriers, TPAs, and attorneys to ensure effective, timely, and client-centered claim resolution
Advocate for appropriate reserving practices, equitable settlements, and consistent claims service
Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation where appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of workers’ compensation and liability laws, litigation trends, and best practices across jurisdictions
Ensure clients remain compliant with regulatory requirements, including reporting obligations and safety protocols
Analyze loss data across lines of coverage to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
Prepare and deliver client-facing analytics reports with strategic insights and practical recommendations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of claims experience across workers' compensation and liability lines (GL, auto, premises, etc.), with a background in brokerage, TPA, or carrier environments
At least 3 years of experience managing or mentoring a claims team
Strong knowledge of multi-jurisdictional laws and best practices in both workers' compensation and liability claims
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Skilled in data analysis, claim reviews, and trend identification
Proficient in claims management systems, Excel, and reporting tools
Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or a related field
Preferred
Industry designations such as AIC, ARM, CPCU, or CLCS strongly preferred
Benefits
Generous Paid Time off
Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment.
EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
Company
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
We are a unique and innovative retail risk management and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm founded in San Francisco, California, in 2007 with offices and leadership across the country.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-27Acquired
2007-01-01Seed
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