Auto Property Damage Claims Specialist - Growth & Bonus

First Chicago Insurance Company; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Year Hiring Bonus

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive salaries

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company in Illinois is seeking an experienced Auto Liability Claims Specialist to join our growing team. You will investigate, determine coverage, and resolve first and third party auto property damage claims with urgency and professionalism.

The role offers competitive salaries, a first-year hiring bonus, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement across Bedford Park and Oak Brook offices.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous auto liability and PD claims experience A MUST!
• Non-Standard Auto Claims experience a plus, not required
• Minimum 5 years experience in auto liability and PD claims for Hybrid consideration.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication (verbal, written, phone) skills
• General working knowledge of policies, file procedures, state rules and regulations
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed Claims Adjuster

Responsibilities

• Review and determine course of action on each file assigned, utilizing technical knowledge and experience for the purpose of supporting final disposition of a loss
• Conduct thorough investigations and keep accurate and relevant documentation of file activity on each claim assigned including coverage liability, status and damages that are applicable for each claim
• Honor/decline/negotiate first and third party liability claims upon completion of coverage/policy investigation and analysis of damages and liability
• Work directly with internal and external customers to develop evidence and establish facts on assigned claims
• Organize, plan and prioritize work activities to keep up with current assignments and to ensure prompt conclusion of claims
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for the appropriate settlement authority
• Notify the Underwriting Department of any adverse information uncovered in the course of the investigation
• Familiarity with unfair claim practices in states where doing business
• Conduct business with vendors in a professional manner while maintaining a reasonable expense factor and upholding the company’s reputation for quality service
• Provide customer service both to internal and external customers
• Handle other duties as assigned

Skills

Auto liability claims

PD claims experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree

Tools

Online claims system

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company in Illinois is seeking an experienced Auto Liability Claims Specialist to join our growing team. You will investigate, determine coverage, and resolve first and third party auto property damage claims with urgency and professionalism.

The role offers competitive salaries, a first-year hiring bonus, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement across Bedford Park and Oak Brook offices.