Full-Time

Claim Service Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Arbella

Arbella

1,001-5,000 employees

Regional insurer with community foundation philanthropy

Compensation Overview

$49k - $51k/yr

+ Profit Share

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Farmington, CT, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; up to 2 remote days per week after training.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Requirements
  • A true commitment to customer service excellence through positive, effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
  • Highly effective time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, fairness and impeccable organization
  • A passion for helping others
  • Some customer service work experience preferred
  • Will need to obtain Connecticut License
Responsibilities
  • Advocate for customers who have recently experienced a loss, talk directly with people, inspect the damage, and investigate all documentation to ensure each detail is recorded accurately and fairly
  • Thoroughly check claim case facts, determine coverage, liability and reserves, and accurately report on each settlement
  • Be an effective and talented negotiator – navigating settlements with individuals, attorneys, and other insurance carriers with poise and professionalism
  • Prepare and maintain well-written files and keep teams up-to-date on current claims
  • Training will be provided for those new to insurance
Desired Qualifications
  • Some customer service work experience preferred

Arbella Insurance Group serves as a regional property and casualty insurer in New England, selling auto and homeowners insurance through a network of independent agents. Its products are standard P&C policies underwritten for individuals and communities in the region, funded by premiums and managed through a local, community-focused model. The company strengthens its market position by committing a portion of its success to philanthropic efforts via the Arbella Insurance Foundation, established in 2005, which has donated more than $45 million to hundreds of nonprofits in the same communities Arbella serves. This foundation-backed approach differentiates Arbella from larger national carriers by emphasizing steady, local stewardship and community reinvestment rather than rapid, nationwide expansion. Arbella’s overarching goal is to support non-profit organizations making a tangible impact in New England communities, sustaining a quiet, long-term commitment to the people it serves.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$80K

Headquarters

Quincy, Massachusetts

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • One Inc PremiumPay and ClaimsPay integration streamlines payments with Duck Creek.
  • Arbella Foundation donated $2.4M to 500 charities in 2025, strengthening community ties.
  • New England Revolution partnership boosts brand visibility in Massachusetts.

What critics are saying

  • John Donohue retires June 1, 2026; Paul Brady lacks sales expertise.
  • Duck Creek integration disrupts premium collection and claims by Q4 2026.
  • Mutual structure limits capital; national rivals compress margins post-2007 deregulation.

What makes Arbella unique

  • Founded 1988 to fill Kemper's Massachusetts auto insurance void.
  • Largest commercial auto writer in Massachusetts via independent agents.
  • Regional mutual focused solely on New England property-casualty lines.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Carrier Management
Mar 6th, 2025
CEOs on the Move at Insurify and Arbella

Arbella Insurance Group announced that CEO and Founder John Donohue will be retiring after 24 years as the company's CEO.

Insurance Journal
Mar 6th, 2025
People Moves: Arbella Insurance Group Appoints Brady as Next CEO as Donohue Retires

Arbella Insurance Group, headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, named Executive Vice President and Head of Claim Paul Brady as CEO, effective June 1.

Insurance Journal
Feb 23rd, 2024
Arbella Insurance Teams Up With Soccer's New England Revolution

Arbella Insurance teams up with soccer's New England Revolution.

Chicago Food Magazine
Jan 17th, 2024
Arbella Launches Zero Proof Menu

Arbella has launched a brand new lineup of zero proof cocktails.

Franklin Observer
Jun 8th, 2023
Special Olympics Torch Run Makes Stop at Tri-County Voc | Franklin Observer

“Arbella has been a longtime partner with Special Olympics, and we wish all the athlete the best of luck at the games this weekend.”