Workers Compensation Claims Trainee - California

Base Pay Range

$45,000.00 / yr - $72,000.00 / yr

At Gallagher Bassett, we’re there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast‑paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers—people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well.

Whether you’re managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Are you a recent college graduate looking for a long‑term, stable, innovative, and exciting career that helps make a meaningful difference and supports people through challenges?

The Emerging Talent INVEST Program (ETIP) – Guardian Pathway is a 9‑month paid, fully remote, entry‑level immersive learning experience, designed for recent college graduates to gain real‑world exposure, personalized coaching and mentorship, and a clear, long‑term career path in one of the U.S.’s best industries.

• 9‑month paid, fully remote learning track
• Virtual classroom, peer shadowing, simulations, case studies, and hands‑on experience
• Fully remote (candidates must physically reside in states specified)
• Interactive sessions, one‑on‑one mentorship, collaborative projects, exposure to a wide variety of industries, clients, and knowledge material
• Fully paid licensing and advanced education opportunities
• Career progression post‑graduation into claims resolution manager roles and beyond

Over the course of this 9‑month program you will be partnered with a team of peers and experienced Training Specialists that will create a supportive learning environment designed to position you for successful program completion. You will alternate between self‑study modules, virtual classroom–style learning, guided training modules, and hands‑on application of the knowledge gained. The program is designed to offer consistent and repeated opportunities to develop, grow and practice your knowledge, advance your education via licensing studies, and help you gain confidence in the unique and highly specialized field of commercial claims handling for the world’s largest employers and insurance carriers.

• Participate in structured learning: instructor‑led sessions, online modules, job shadowing, and mentorship focused on foundational insurance knowledge, claims operations, and state‑specific workers’ compensation regulations.
• Shadow claims experts and learn best practices in managing lost time workers’ compensation claims.
• Practice in a simulated environment (“sandbox”) that mimics real‑world scenarios.
• Complete program milestones and achieve key learning objectives and performance checkpoints.
• Collaborate and network with peers, mentors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Gradual claim ownership beginning in Week 3, with an incremental, supportive pace.
• Support claims management and apply training to real‑world scenarios, including benefit calculations, wage loss evaluations, and return‑to‑work considerations.
• Analyze medical documentation, regulatory guidelines, and supplemental case materials to determine claim strategy and exposure.
• Engage in professional communication with clients and stakeholders, providing support and empathy to injured employees.
• Interpret and apply client service instructions and carrier guidelines for compliance.
• Build reserving acumen by analyzing claim details and potential outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree or 4‑year degree from an accredited institution preferred. Candidates possessing a Bachelor’s degree…