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Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster (Midwest Experience Required)

Cottingham & Butler
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026 CLOSED ON 10/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster (Midwest Experience Required) position at Cottingham & Butler?

Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster (Midwest Region)

Location: Work from Home

Cottingham & Butler Claims Services (CBCS) is seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster who thrives in managing complex claims while serving as a strategic partner to clients! This is a fully remote position. Previous workers compensation adjusting experience is required (i.e. taking statements, paying lost wage benefits, filing state forms, denying claims, subrogation, litigation, etc.).

You will be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and settling workers compensation claims on behalf of our clients. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be detail-oriented, and possess a strong understanding of workers compensation laws and regulations. You will be communicating with a wide variety of individuals, including CEOs, claimants, providers offices, and attorneys. Experience handling claims in multiple jurisdictions is vital for success in this role.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a workers compensation claims adjuster.
  • Knowledge of and expereince managing workers compensation claims across Midwest jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of workers compensation laws and regulations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and claims management software.

Join a team of experienced claims professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. You'll have the autonomy to manage your claims, the support of an experienced team, and the flexibility of a remote work environment! We will provide your office equipment and IT support, as well as training and support from our home office.

If this sounds like a good fit to your career and life goals, we'd love to talk!

Pay & Benefits

  • Salary – Flexible based on your experience level.
  • Most Benefits start Day 1
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending or HSA
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Profit-Sharing/ Defined Contribution (1-year waiting period)
  • PTO/ Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid ST and LT Disability
  • Maternity Leave/ Parental Leave
  • Company-paid Term Life/ Accidental Death Insurance

Cottingham & Butler

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CBCSclaims.com | LinkedIn

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