Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner

Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner

Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA), based in Denver, Colorado, has an opening for a Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner.  CIRSA is an insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state.

CIRSA is a forward-thinking employer that values a strong work/life balance. To this end, this is a flex position that allows work from home with occasional office presence.

Under the direction of the Claims Manager, the position is responsible for reviewing and processing new and existing workers’ compensation claims; inputting and maintaining claim data; conducting investigations on claims to obtain information for processing and compensability evaluation; documenting claims with medical, legal or subrogation claims; reporting indemnity claims to the Division of Workers’ Compensation; identifying subrogation and claimants eligible for Medicare, SSDI (Social Security Disability Income), pension, FPPA (Fire Police Pension Act), unemployment and other offsets; authorizing or denying medical treatment, therapy, surgeries, supplies and other procedures; communicating with medical providers regarding claims and case management; monitoring legal aspects of claims to include attending hearings, preparing and filing legal documents, evaluating claims for settlement, and working with legal counsel on claims for which defense counsel is assigned; acting as a liaison with member municipalities and reporting workplace hazards or high loss frequencies to Risk Control Department. 

This position requires 2+ years of progressively responsible workers’ compensation claims handling experience.  A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.  Must have knowledge of Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act, Colorado Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure, Colorado Workers’ Compensation fee schedules, Colorado administrative and judicial decisions affecting workers’ compensation claims, and related regulations and procedures.   

Why you want to work here: 

At CIRSA, we recognize that our outstanding staff is the backbone of our organization. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Current benefits include:

Flexible work arrangements including work from home options

401(a) match of 10 percent

5 days of PTO & 13 paid holidays per year

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – high-deductible health plans for individuals and families/domestic partnerships

Fully funded Health Savings Account

Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Cafeteria Plan for dental, vision, and dependent care

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Fitness Center

Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave

Salary Range:

The salary range for the position is $61,786 to $92,679. The hiring range, depending on qualifications, is $61,786 to $77,232.

You’ll thrive in this position if you:

Enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and can actively engage with CIRSA members, workers’ compensation claimants, staff, and vendors to develop relationships and build rapport.

Are passionate about improving the CIRSA experience and demonstrate dedicated customer service techniques and principles.

Are organized, results-driven, and detail-oriented and can put those skills into resolving our members workers’ compensation claims.

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can effectively convey information.

Enjoy providing exceptional customer service.

Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.

What You Bring to CIRSA:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of professional-level experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Knowledge of Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Act Colorado Workers’ Compensation Rules of Procedure and fee schedules; administrative and judicial decisions affecting workers’ compensation claims, and related case law, regulations and procedures.

Valid Driver’s License preferred.

About the Organization: 

CIRSA is an insurance pool that specializes in providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services for municipalities and affiliated public entities across the state. For more information on CIRSA, please visit www.cirsa.org.

No phone calls, please. CIRSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status or any other status protected by law.

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]. Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to submit a completed CIRSA job application. This posting is open for three weeks from the date of posting.

Posting Date: January 14, 2026.