Insurance Claims Support Specialist – Entry Level

firstchicagoinsurance; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training & Development

Medical, dental, and vision reimburse

Short/Long term disability

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Company events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company seeks an experienced Claims Call Center Specialist to join our Claims team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will gather loss information, guide insureds through the claims process, and support adjusters with timely updates and documentation.

Ideal candidates have prior claims or high-volume call center experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Prior experience in insurance, claims, or a high-volume call center environment.
• Strong verbal communication and phone skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle difficult or escalated customer interactions professionally.
• Data entry and typing proficiency of at least 30 WPM.
• Proficiency with PC applications and the ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, knowledgeable, and empathetic service to insureds, claimants, attorneys, carriers, and other callers.
• Receive and document initial reports of accidents and losses accurately and efficiently.
• Gather detailed loss information and ensure claim documentation is complete and accurate.
• Review and verify policy information and recognize potential coverage concerns for referral to the appropriate claims professional.
• Guide customers through the claims process and respond to a variety of claim-related questions.
• Refer insureds and claimants for estimates when appropriate.
• Route claims and calls to the appropriate claims unit based on the circumstances of the loss.
• Assist claims adjusters by providing timely information and support to customers.
• Apply working knowledge of insurance terminology, policies, coverage, and claims procedures when assisting callers.
• Handle challenging or escalated customer interactions professionally and determine when additional assistance is necessary.
• Maintain established productivity, quality, documentation, and customer service standards while managing incoming call volume.
• Support departmental operations by processing tow bills, ordering police reports, mailing claim payments, handling unmatched mail, and completing other claims-related administrative responsibilities.
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to less-experienced team members when appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Typing 30 WPM

Multi-system navigation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PC applications

Multiple systems navigation

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company seeks an experienced Claims Call Center Specialist to join our Claims team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will gather loss information, guide insureds through the claims process, and support adjusters with timely updates and documentation.

Ideal candidates have prior claims or high-volume call center experience, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.