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

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Agawam, MA, 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
Responsibilities
  • Claim Service Specialists are advocates for our customers. They talk directly with people who have recently experienced a loss, inspect the damage, and investigate all documentation to ensure each detail is recorded accurately and fairly.
  • Claim Service Specialists are responsible for thoroughly checking claim case facts, determining coverage, liability and reserves, and accurately reporting on each settlement.
  • They are effective and talented negotiators – navigating settlements with individuals, attorneys, and other insurance carriers with poise and professionalism.
  • They prepare and maintain well-written files and keep their teams up-to-date on current claims.
  • New to insurance — all you need is great customer service and communication skills; we’ll train you on the rest!

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Robin Jones appointed Foundation Executive Director March 1, 2026, with 18 years strategy experience.
  • Foundation holds $22M assets, distributed $2.3M in 2024 for expanded community investments.
  • Agent Matching Gift program boosts employee and agent engagement in local philanthropy.

What critics are saying

  • Bob Bizak retires July 1, 2026; unproven Andrew O'Donoghue weakens agent partnerships immediately.
  • John Donohue retires June 1, 2026; Paul Brady's CEO role erodes strategic continuity within 12 months.
  • Independent agents defect to Mapfre or Plymouth Rock post-Bizak, slashing $1B revenue in 18 months.

What makes Arbella unique

  • Arbella Insurance Group founded in 1988 serves only New England states via independent agents.
  • A-rated by AM Best with over $1B revenue and $2B assets as regional P&C specialist.
  • Arbella Insurance Foundation donates $45M+ since 2005 to local nonprofits in served communities.

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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

Arbella Insurance
Apr 17th, 2026
Arbella Insurance Group wins ICMI "Best Customer Service Innovation" Award for Contact Center excellence.

Arbella Insurance Group wins ICMI "Best Customer Service Innovation" Award for Contact Center excellence. Recognition reinforces Arbella's commitment to providing outstanding customer service to communities throughout New England. QUINCY, Mass., April 17, 2026 - Arbella Insurance Group (Arbella) has been recognized with the "Best Customer Service Innovation" award at the 2025 International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) Global Contact Center Awards. The honor recognizes the Arbella contact center's use of advanced technology, streamlined processes, and employee development initiatives to strengthen the customer experience. "I'm proud of our team's focus on improving the service we provide, and grateful to ICMI for recognizing our progress," said Karin Martin, Assistant Vice President, Operations at Arbella Insurance Group. "ICMI has empowered us to optimize operations and elevate the quality of service we deliver to our customers." As Arbella continues to grow across New England, the company has expanded its service capabilities to keep pace with customers' changing expectations. In partnership with ICMI, Arbella has strengthened its contact center platforms, programs, and training, further reinforcing its customer-first values and award-winning company culture. Michelle Dipietro, Director of Contact Center Operations at Arbella, added: "Our contact center team is central to the experience we deliver, so it's essential they have the tools and support to do their best work. The right technology, combined with leaders trained to guide and support the front line, has increased our operational efficiency and positioned us well for the future." In a news release announcing the winners, ICMI Portfolio Director Abbie Caracostas said, "Congratulations to this year's winners of the ICMI Global Contact Center Awards. The program recognizes and celebrates the exceptional leaders in the contact center community - individuals and teams who embody the very best of our industry. Through their dedication to innovation, new technologies and best practices, they are setting the standard for excellence across the industry." About the Arbella Insurance Group Established in 1988, the Arbella Insurance Group (www.arbella.com) has an AM Best Financial strength rating of A "excellent" and more than $1 billion in revenue and over $2 billion in assets. Headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Arbella is a customer-focused, regional property and casualty insurance company, providing commercial insurance products in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, and personal insurance products in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Recognized as one of the Boston Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" for 18 consecutive years, Arbella is deeply committed to maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Arbella attributes its success to their dedicated employees, strong agent partnerships, and community focus. Insurance for new englanders. Arbella sells insurance through local independent agents and Arbella Insurance Group work with some of the best in the area. They live and work where you do, and their expert advice given with a personal touch can make all the difference in getting you the insurance you really need.

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Mar 6th, 2025
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Arbella Insurance Group, headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, named Executive Vice President and Head of Claim Paul Brady as CEO, effective June 1.

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