Claims Consultant – P&C Captives
Onsite in Dubuque, Iowa headquarters
Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Claims Consultant to support our Property & Casualty captive insurance clients. This role is responsible for advising on risk control strategies, analyzing claims data, and collaborating with captive members to reduce loss frequency and severity. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in safety program development, claims management, and insurance best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with captive clients to assess risk exposures and work with our safety and claims teams to develop customized safety and loss prevention programs.
- Analyze claims trends and loss data to identify root causes, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with third-party administrators (TPAs), brokers, and captive managers to monitor claims activity and ensure timely, effective resolution.
- Prepare and present claims reviews, benchmarking reports, and safety performance updates to captive boards and member organizations.
- Support the onboarding of new captive members by evaluating existing safety programs and claims history.
- Stay current on OSHA regulations, industry-specific safety standards, and evolving risk management practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Insurance, or related experience (CSP, ARM, or similar designation preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in claims management within the P&C insurance industry.
- Knowledge of workers’ compensation, general liability, auto liability, and property claims.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with captive insurance structures, claims analytics platforms, and TPA coordination.
About 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Insurance, or related experience
- 5+ years of experience in claims management within the P&C insurance industry
- Knowledge of workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, and property claims
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Familiarity with captive insurance structures and TPA coordination
Cottingham & Butler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements—such as commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing—create meaningful earning upside in certain roles. Feedback suggests these incentives contribute to stronger satisfaction where performance pay is prominent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing strengthens long‑term savings potential. Feedback suggests tax‑advantaged accounts and, in some roles, day‑one eligibility add tangible value.
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Parental & Family Support — Priority access and discounted rates at the Dubuque HQ onsite childcare center directly support working parents. Family‑oriented perks complement the broader health and time‑off offerings.
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What We Do
Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887
