Claim Operations Assistant I

RLI Insurance Company; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,332,000 - 76,319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

PTO and holidays

ESOP

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company in Peoria, IL is seeking a Claims Support Specialist to provide basic operational and customer service support for the claim department.

You will process payments, assist with correspondence, scanning, and reporting while adhering to procedures. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and strong communication in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0+ years of related experience.
• Equivalent level of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic operational support for department administration and examiners.
• Accurately process credits, checks, wire transfers, and letters while following business rules.
• Deliver quality customer-service by handling inquiries and routing to the appropriate department.
• Prepare incoming correspondences for scanning and ensure compliance with rules.
• Scan and import documents to work queues and claim files.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to follow procedures

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

0+ years related experience

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

About Us

We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results.

RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.

Position Purpose

Provides basic operational and customer service support for the claim department administration.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide basic operational support for department administration and examiners.
• Accurately process and prepare recovery, expense, and indemnity checks, wire transfers, form letters, claim denials, and company positions letters while adhering to claim department business rules and regulatory requirements.
• Provide quality customer-service support to the Claim Department by performing claim intake, answering inquiries, recording accurate, thorough information, and resolving customer issues or routing callers to appropriate departments.
• Prepare incoming correspondences for scanning into the image system in compliance with department business rules.
• Scan and import various documents to work queues and/or claim files, including policy documentation, physical and electronic media, websites, emails, and faxes.
• Support, maintain, and record transactions for multiple TPA programs.
• Assist in maintaining electronic billing system.
• Review, maintain, and distribute various reports and codes.
• Assist in other projects as needed.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a high school diploma
• 0+ years of related experience
• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with associates and outside customers.
• Must be proficient with computers and able to readily adapt to software systems and applications.
• Must be detail-oriented and practice good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow procedures as outlined by management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform quality work while meeting processing deadlines.

Compensation Overview

The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future.

Base Pay Range

$20.01 - $26.63

Total Rewards

At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.

Financial Incentives

• Annual bonus plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Personal & Professional Growth

RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.