BNSF Railway · 11 hours ago
Claims Specialist / Claims Representative (Minneapolis, MN)
Minneapolis, MN
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $100K/yr
1+ years expBNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. They are seeking a Claims Specialist to support the movement of essential products and materials, ensuring legal compliance and promoting safety through thorough investigations and coordination with various stakeholders.
RailroadTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement processes and procedures under direction of leadership
Cooperate and coordinate with Claims personnel on adjacent territories
Perform thorough and ethical investigations to resolve exposures in a fair, honest and responsible manner
Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparation and trial of lawsuits
Evaluate settlements of claims and lawsuits within proper authority
Work closely with all BNSF departments to perform incident investigations/analyses and promote the Claims department’s vision statement
Engage with a variety of external contacts: local counsel, state, county, and city officials, law enforcement personnel, physicians, medical specialists, and expert consulting witnesses in specialized fields
Observe and review potential liabilities on company property with respective non-claims field personnel
Conduct investigations in various weather conditions
Work irregular hours and available 24/7 for on-call duties, with frequent evening, night, and weekend shifts (including holidays)
Qualification
Required
Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
Minimum 1 year experience at BNSF or in a related field (railroad claims, railroad, insurance, legal, investigative) or a combination thereof
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
General knowledge of railroad operations and principles and/or insurance claims or related medical/legal field
Knowledge and understanding of Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)
Benefits
An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
Generous leave / time off policies.
Company
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-15
2025-12-19
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