Full-Time

Senior Claims Examiner

Updated on 8/1/2026

Core Specialty

Core Specialty

501-1,000 employees

Specialty insurer underwriting property, casualty, marine.

Compensation Overview

$80.2k - $85k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Vancouver, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work is indicated; travel may be required for mediations, trials, and training.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience handling bodily injury claims is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
  • Strong analytical skills are required to analyze information effectively and efficiently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to express complex evaluations and resolve claims through a well-planned negotiation strategy.
  • Customer service skills and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment are required.
  • Data entry skills with attention to detail are required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Investigate commercial insurance automobile, property damage, and general liability claims.
  • Handle claims from the initial loss report through final disposition.
  • Conduct investigations of policy coverage and liability, including detailed analysis of applicable state laws, and determine damages for property, commodity, and personal injury claims.
  • Establish a course of action to conclude claims timely and in compliance with state regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze exposures and ensure proper reserves are established.
  • Escalate high-exposure claims to management for direction.
  • Assign tasks to outside vendors and oversee and manage the vendors.
  • Communicate with policyholders, agents, and underwriting on key claim issues.
  • Conduct open claim reviews and work cohesively with other departments to deliver customer and claim service to policyholders.
  • Travel to mediations, trials, and training activities as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Core Specialty provides property, casualty, and marine insurance for small- to mid-sized businesses. It underwrites specialized commercial policies, tailoring coverage to clients’ risk profiles to support their risk management strategies. The product works by underwriting and issuing policies in its specialty lines, earning revenue from premiums and claims management. The company differentiates itself through its focus on the specialty insurance market and its emphasis on tailored underwriting for commercial risks, aiming to grow to a leading position in the specialty sector. Its goal is to be a top provider in specialty property, casualty, and marine insurance and to be a key partner for businesses looking to manage risk.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AM Best upgraded Core Specialty subsidiaries to A Excellent.
  • Aviation and aerospace expansion broadens premium diversification.
  • Acquisitions like American Surety and Conifer add specialty business units.

What critics are saying

  • Acquired blocks bring legacy reserve exposure and integration complexity.
  • Specialty lines face severe loss volatility and accumulation risk.
  • Governance changes and reinsurance dependence can distract execution and constrain growth.

What makes Core Specialty unique

  • Specialty insurer across property, casualty, and marine lines.
  • Builds niche business units through acquisitions and transfers.
  • Recent board changes keep founder Jeff Consolino as chairman and CEO.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
GlobeNewswire
Jan 17th, 2025
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Aug 28th, 2024
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Mar 1st, 2024
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