How much does a Claims Manager make in the United States? The average Claims Manager salary in the United States is $126,190 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $111,545 and $141,751. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Claims Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Claims Manager Salary $98,211 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Claims Manager Salary $111,545 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Claims Manager Salary $126,190 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Claims Manager Salary $141,751 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Claims Manager Salary $155,919 US February 26, 2024
25% $111,545 10% $98,211 90% $155,919 75% $141,751 $126,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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client service: Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.

Leadership 0.83%
Life insurance 0.16%
client service 0.12%
Others 98.89%

Job Description for Claims Manager

Claims Manager manages the operations of an insurance claims department to meet operational, financial, and service requirements. Oversees the intake and processing of insurance claims for personal, property, or casualty loss based on coverage, appraisal, and verifiable damage. Being a Claims Manager manages appraisal and examination staff and processes. Assures timely and proper disposition of claims based on policy provisions. Additionally, Claims Manager recommends and implements best practices to ensure complete and thorough claim settlements, legal reviews, and investigations following company policies and insurance industry regulations. Determines the value of settlements for escalated claims. Manages negotiations of settlements and administration of claims in litigation. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Claims Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Claims Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Claims Manager

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Claims Manager, the first career path typically progresses to Appeal Resolution Senior Manager.

The second career path typically starts with a Claims Manager, Senior position, and then progresses to Claims Director.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Claims Processing Director - Healthcare.

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Dorian LPG Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through its LPG tankers worldwide. It owns and operates twenty-five very large gas carriers (VLGCs). The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Claims Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Claims Manager, the highest Claims Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Claims Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Claims Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Claims Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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