Job title: Commercial Lines Sr Claims Advocate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Claims Manager
Location: Onalaska, WI
Job published: 11/05/2026
Job ID: 162831

Job Description

P&C Senior Claims Advocate

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced P&C Senior Claims Advocate to join a Property & Casualty division. This role is pivotal in providing expert guidance and advocacy to clients throughout the claims lifecycle. As a trusted advisor, you will manage complex, high-impact, and sensitive claims, ensuring exceptional service, proactive communication, and effective resolution. You will also play a key role in strengthening client relationships, supporting retention, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the claims function.

Compensation Package

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities, including support for industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Complex Claims Management & Client Advocacy

  • Manage and resolve complex, high-exposure, disputed, and sensitive claims.
  • Serve as a strategic advocate for clients, ensuring their interests are represented throughout the claims process.
  • Evaluate coverage issues, claim denials, settlement disputes, and delays, and develop strategies for favorable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with clients, adjusters, carrier representatives, and legal counsel to facilitate timely and equitable claim resolutions.

Escalation Authority & Issue Resolution

  • Act as the primary escalation resource for complex or unresolved claims issues.
  • Initiate and facilitate escalations to carrier claims leadership and other decision-makers when necessary.
  • Provide recommendations and guidance to account managers and colleagues regarding claims concerns and resolution strategies.

Strategic Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and decision-makers.
  • Participate in strategic client meetings, stewardship reviews, and renewal discussions.
  • Communicate claims trends, significant loss developments, and potential coverage or risk management concerns to clients and internal stakeholders.

Technical Expertise & Risk Management

  • Maintain advanced knowledge of property and casualty insurance coverages, policy language, claims practices, and industry developments.
  • Analyze claims data and trends to identify potential coverage gaps and risk management opportunities.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to clients regarding loss prevention and claims management practices.

Operational Excellence & Accountability

  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of claims activities and outcomes.
  • Monitor significant and complex claims to ensure appropriate progress and timely resolution.
  • Identify opportunities to improve claims workflows, reporting, and service delivery.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in claims management, claims advocacy, or complex claims handling.
  • Extensive knowledge of property and casualty insurance coverages, policy provisions, and claims practices.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-exposure, and sensitive claims.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions in complex situations.
  • Experience building and maintaining strategic client and carrier relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Property and Casualty insurance license.
  • Advanced professional designations such as AIC, CPCU, ARM, or CIC.
  • Experience in an independent insurance agency or brokerage environment.
  • Experience with executive-level client reporting, claims reviews, and stewardship presentations.

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