Bilingual Claims Assistant

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Argo Group seeks a highly capable Bilingual Claims Assistant to join our Omaha office, with options for Chicago, Los Angeles, Richmond, or Albany locations. This is a 100% in-office role supporting a team of Claims Adjusters, handling data entry, calls, and correspondence to brokers, claimants, and insureds.

The position reports to a Claims Support Supervisor and may require overtime. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish, possess a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years' relevant experience, or vocational/technical education with at least 1 year of experience.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm or higher.
• Clear English communication; fluency in Spanish required.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Customer service focus and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and facilitate timely management of claims.
• Input data and policy information for new and existing claims; maintain data accuracy.
• Handle customer communications by phone and email; prepare written correspondence.
• Review claims for payment, document dates and check numbers; verify payments.
• Review outstanding checks in claim systems and document findings in the system (FSITrack).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Typing 50 wpm

Strong communication

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

FSITrack

MS Office Suite

Job description

Company

Argo Group

Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly‑owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc.

Job Description

Business Title(s): Bilingual Claims Assistant

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Location: In-Office

Summary

We are looking for a highly capable Bilingual Claims Assistant to join our team and work from our Omaha office. Alternatively, this role can be filled in our Chicago, Los Angeles, Richmond, or Albany offices. We work together in the office five days a week in order to strengthen our culture, build team connections, and drive profitability.

The position reports to a Claims Support Supervisor, based in Houston. This role is responsible for providing robust clerical support to our team of Claims Adjusters working across a wide variety of specialties and providing exceptional customer service to our brokers, claimants, and insureds.

Employees in this role are required to accurately record all hours worked and submit timesheets in accordance with company policy. Overtime may be assigned as business needs dictate, and employees are expected to work overtime when required.

This is a 100% in‑office position. Candidates must be able to work on‑site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and aide in facilitating timely and accurate management of claims by entering stop/cancel/release of checks, processing cash receipts, work check exceptions, and completion of complex state forms.
• Keep our claims data accurate by inputting data and policy information for new and existing claims.
• Extensively communicate with our customers and enhance their customer experience by - answering incoming calls, processing electronic mail, preparing written correspondence, and processing outgoing mail. The majority of each workday is spent communicating on the telephone.
• Review each claim for payment, documenting date issued and check number. Researching financials to verify payment information.
• Review of outstanding checks for various claim systems and review applicable system to determine if payment is still outstanding and/or returned, prepare letters as needed and document findings in FSITrack.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Basic job knowledge of Service Center policies, systems, and procedures, as well as an exceptional customer service focus obtained through:
  • A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3 years' prior relevant work experience; or
  • A vocational or technical education with at least one year of relevant work experience.
• Highly accurate typing with speed of at least 50 wpm.
• The ability to communicate clearly on the telephone is crucial. The ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required. The ability to read, speak, and write Spanish fluently is also required.
• Being extremely detail oriented.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to be a team player that communicates and collaborates with peers to achieve common goals in a team environment.
• A strong sense of accountability and pride in completing an excellent work product.
• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right. Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:
  • Finding a way to achieve success through adversity.
  • Being solution (not problem) focused
  • Thinking with a global mindset first.
• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast‑paced environment that is evolving constantly.
• Demonstrates active listening and proactive communication by listening first, and then preparing carefully before engaging in conversation to communicate well thought out feedback.
• Shows care and concern by expressing curiosity authentically, being self‑aware, constantly engaging input from others, and collaborating with ease.
• Ability to build rapport and foster collaborative, productive relationships with business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information and providing value‑added solutions.
• The courage to offer and support others to express different opinions and ideas, regardless of popularity or immediate acceptable.
• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis.
• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity. Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business‑related software.
• Must demonstrate a relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self‑development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or industry designations are preferred, but not required.

The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

• Richmond Pay Range: $26.76 - $30.80 per hour ($55,651 - $64,066 annualized)
• Albany and Chicago Pay Range: $29.29 - 33.88 per hour ($60,924 - $70,461 annualized)
• Los Angeles Pay Range: $32.04 - $37.11 per hour ($66,646 - $77,193 annualized)

About Working in Claims at Argo Group

• Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity.The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful.
• Adjusters are empowered with broad authority and encouraged to develop creative, individualized solutions for each case.
• We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employeeshavemore interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses.
• Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims.We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas.
• We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.

PLEASE NOTE

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210‑321‑8400.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program‑including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Core Values

At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we apsire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.