Full-Time
Claims Manager
Updated on 9/4/2026
Jimcor Agencies
51-200 employees
National wholesale broker and MGA
Compensation Overview
$80k - $95k/yr
Montvale, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work schedule.
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- Strong knowledge of standard property and casualty insurance statutes, regulations, and practices, including casualty and liability claims adjusting and the analysis and coordination of claim dispositions.
- Good supervisory practices.
- Good analytical skills for interpreting laws and regulations as a basis for decision-making.
- Oversee all daily functions of the Claims Department.
- Liaise between upper management and the Claims Department.
- Provide customer service to associates, agents, adjusters, attorneys, and others requiring assistance.
- Hire and train claims department staff.
- Advise the CEO, underwriter, and branch manager of potentially large exposures and issues beyond normal daily occurrences.
- Report errors-and-omissions exposures to the CEO with full details and the claim file.
- Review problem files, including insured disputes of denials and complaints filed with insurance or London complaint departments.
- Recommend and assign attorneys appointed by London to defend losses or request coverage opinions.
- Keep all involved parties updated.
- Direct claims staff on coverage issues.
- Review daily checks prepared by the claims team.
- Work with accounting to determine the availability of funds for weekly claim payments.
- Handle incoming phone calls.
- Review incoming mail and distribute it for processing.
- Prepare annual staff performance evaluations and set goals for claims staff.
- Encourage continuing education for the claims team and recommend training when needed.
- Run monthly bordereaux reports and work with accounting to reconcile payments.
- Perform peer reviews for London contracts.
- Review adjuster performance and maintain records of errors-and-omissions certificates.
- Interview adjusting firms to determine compatibility with organizational needs.
- Review London contracts for compliance and review adjuster panels for each contract.
- Prepare claim files for annual audits.
- Comply with subpoenas served on Jimcor, including document production.
Jimcor Agencies operates as a national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA). It writes business in 45 states and works with more than 200 carriers, with in-house binding authority for 15 markets. The company offers specialty programs, commercial brokerage and binding, personal lines, and professional coverages, enabling brokers to place risks through its programs. The product works by providing brokers access to a wide carrier network and in-house binding authority, streamlining quotes and risk placement for various lines. Jimcor differentiates itself through independence and family-owned, second-generation leadership, a broad national footprint, and direct binding capacity across multiple markets, coupled with a focus on family values and independent broker support. Its goal is to provide a reliable, flexible wholesale brokerage experience that helps independent brokers place a wide range of risks efficiently while growing its national presence.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montvale, New Jersey
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Jimcor expanded to 45 states in 2026 without acquisitions, signaling organic momentum.
- New hires Cody Kinkaide, Michael Becotte, and Bob McNamee strengthen underwriting and sales.
- June 2026 LinkedIn activity and WSIA leadership participation show active market visibility.
What critics are saying
- Insurtech entrants and new carriers intensified pricing pressure in 2025.
- Jimcor's growth depends on people-driven hiring, making retention critical by 2026.
- A 2011 professional-negligence case shows underwriting errors can trigger costly litigation.
What makes Jimcor Agencies unique
- Jimcor writes in 45 states with 200-plus carriers and 15 binding authorities.
- It remains family-owned and independent since 1986, avoiding conflicts with agency partners.
- Jimcor combines specialty programs, in-house claims, and tailored niche underwriting for brokers.
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