Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 54,750 - 97,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical and Dental

401k with a generous company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Training Programs

Wellness Program

Fun company sponsored events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC) is seeking an experienced Casualty Claims Specialist in Peoria, Illinois. The role requires investigating and settling complex liability claims, with a focus on automobile bodily injury. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience and strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. The company offers competitive salaries, training and development programs, and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, 401k with matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Casualty claims is a MUST.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology is required.
• Ability to pass required written examinations to become a licensed claims adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Review claims and determine the course of action on each file.
• Conduct thorough investigations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Process Bodily Injury and coverage claims according to office procedures.
• Work with Third Parties and legal counsel for claim investigations.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlement authority.

Skills

Negotation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

• 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

• 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!

Estimated Compensation Range: $54,750/year-$97,500/year*

*Published ranges are estimates