Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Casualty Claims Specialist in Erie, PA. The role focuses on investigating and settling automobile bodily injury and casualty claims, including complex cases requiring detailed investigation and documentation.

You will work closely with internal teams and external parties to determine coverage, liability and damages, while maintaining accurate records and pursuing timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in casualty claims required.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and settle automobile bodily injury and casualty claims.
• Perform thorough claim investigations with documentation of coverage, liability and damages.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlement authority.

Skills

Casualty claims

Negotiation

Communication

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be found in groups of good people sharing ideas. Join in on the excitement and become part of our thriving organization!

We are seeking an experienced Casualty Claims Specialist!

The Casualty Claims Specialist will be responsible for investigating and settlement of automobile bodily injury claims. They will settle complex liability claims which require greater investigation and verification, as well as casualty claims including severe injuries which may result in extended disability or bodily injury as well as coverage related litigation.

The Casualty Claims Specialist will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Review & determine course of action on each file assigned, utilizing technical knowledge & 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.
• Process Bodily Injury, and coverage claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Work closely with Third Parties, plaintiff counsel, Claim Director and Chief Operating Officer to determine necessary injury and coverage investigation.
• Research case and statutory law in order to conduct proper claim investigation.
• Document policy status, coverage, liability and damages on all claims and notify re-insurer on qualifying claims.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for the appropriate settlement authority.
• Maintain reasonable expense factors.
• Handle other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• 3-5 years in Casualty claims experience a MUST!
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed claims adjuster.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive:

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Training Programs
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!

Visit our company website at firstchicagoinsurance.com