PIA - Senior Claims Advocate

Overview

Senior Claims Advocate – Property & Casualty

At Alera Group, we help businesses navigate risk with confidence. Our Property & Casualty Claims teams play a critical role in supporting clients through complex and often high-impact situations. We’re hiring a Senior Claims Advocate to provide expert-level claims guidance, advocacy, and strategic support to our clients and internal teams.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical claims knowledge, thrives in a client-facing environment, and enjoys solving complex coverage and claims challenges.

About Alera Group

Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative approach allows us to deliver national strength with local service.

About the Role

The Senior Claims Advocate serves as a key member of the claims team, providing hands-on support and advocacy for clients navigating the claims process. This role is responsible for managing claims activity, identifying coverage opportunities, and ensuring clients receive clear guidance and strong representation throughout the lifecycle of a claim.

Success in this role looks like effectively resolving complex claims issues, delivering clear and confident client communication, and enhancing the overall client experience through proactive advocacy and expertise.

Why Alera Group

• Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction

• Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do / Your Impact

Claims Advocacy & Client Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on claims-related matters, providing guidance and advocacy throughout the claims process
• Identify all exposures related to a loss and determine applicable policies for claim submission
• Research and analyze coverage to address complex claim scenarios
• Explain policy coverage and claims outcomes clearly to clients

Claims Management & Analysis

• Create and maintain detailed claim tracking reports and spreadsheets
• Proactively manage assigned claims inventory using task management systems
• Problem-solve technical claim issues and collaborate with carriers to drive resolution
• Ensure adherence to departmental standards and best practices

Client Engagement & Communication

• Schedule, prepare for, and participate in claim review meetings
• Deliver claims presentations to client groups and internal stakeholders
• Attend in-person meetings with clients and prospects as needed
• Partner with Producers and service teams to maintain a positive client experience

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with internal teams to align claims strategy with overall client service plans
• Contribute to process improvements and team best practices
• Stay current on industry trends, coverage developments, and claims practices

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required

• 3 years of commercial claims experience (Property, Auto, General Liability, or similar lines)
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage and claims processes
• Experience analyzing claims and identifying applicable coverage across policies
• Ability to communicate complex claims concepts clearly and confidently
• Willingness to travel locally and overnight as needed

Preferred

• Exposure to specialty lines such as Employment Practices Liability, Cyber, Crime, Professional Liability, or Directors & Officers
• Experience presenting claims information to clients or internal teams
• Progress toward or attainment of industry designations (e.g., AIC, CPCU, SCLA, CRIS)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Client-focused mindset with a consultative approach
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple claims and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

Compensation:Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Benefits:Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model:This role is Remote

Professional Development – Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn’t left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You’ll have access to:

• Role-specific learning paths

• Leadership development programs

• Technical and compliance training

• Industry certifications and continuing education support

• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’re invested in helping you grow.

This position may require:

• Active Property & Casualty License

• Ability to obtain required licensure within 6 months of hire

• Ongoing continuing education to maintain active status

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000