Entry-Level Auto Claims Trainee with Training & Growth

Auto-Owners Insurance; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Michigan is seeking a motivated claims trainee to join our team. This entry-level role works under close supervision through the life-cycle of a claim, including investigation, evaluation and resolution, while you complete the Company’s claims training program.

You will service agents and insureds, study policies and forms, learn handling procedures, build negotiation and settlement skills, and develop the expertise to communicate with claimants, legal counsel and third

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty claims handling

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and settle entry-level insurance claims
• Study insurance policies, endorsements, and forms to develop foundational knowledge on Company insurance products
• Learn and comply with Company claim handling procedures
• Develop entry-level claim negotiation and settlement skills
• Build skills to effectively serve the needs of agents, insureds, and others
• Meet and communicate with claimants, legal counsel, and third-parties
• Develop specialized skills including but not limited to, estimating and use of designated computer-based programs for loss adjustment
• Study, obtain, and maintain an adjuster’s license(s), if required by statute within the timeline established by the Company or legal requirements

Skills

Data organization

Multi-tasking

Communication

Report writing

Issue resolution

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Financial literacy

Driving

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or direct equivalent experience with property/casualty claims handling

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance in Michigan is seeking a motivated claims trainee to join our team. This entry-level role works under close supervision through the life-cycle of a claim, including investigation, evaluation and resolution, while you complete the Company’s claims training program.

You will service agents and insureds, study policies and forms, learn handling procedures, build negotiation and settlement skills, and develop the expertise to communicate with claimants, legal counsel and third