Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

firstchicagoinsurance; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Medical and dental insurance

Short-term/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 invites applications for a Casualty Specialist Trainee in Bedford Park, IL. The program trains you to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle auto bodily injury and complex casualty claims, with no prior BI experience required.

The four- to six-week training blends classroom instruction and on-the-job coaching. After training you will handle investigations, settlements, and reporting under supervision within the auto liability claims team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of auto liability PD claims experience required.
• JD (Juris Doctorate) a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine course of action on each file assigned.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document file activity including coverage, liability, and damages.
• Process Bodily Injury and coverage claims per procedures.
• Coordinate with Third Parties, counsel, and Claim Director to determine injury and coverage investigations.
• Research case and statutory law to conduct proper investigation.
• Document policy status, coverage, liability and damages; notify re-insurer on qualifying claims.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlement authority.
• Maintain reasonable expense factors.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Education

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are Hiring for a Trainee to learn and handle Auto Bodily Injury Casualty Claims!

Are you a high performing Auto Liability PD Claim Professional, seeking advancement within your career?

Are you interested in learning how to handle injury claims, up to and including attorney represented complex casualty claims?

Are you currently in a Claims role and feel that there is no opportunity to grow your Claims career?

If you answered YES, then look no further! First Chicago Insurance is recruiting a training class of ambitious individuals who currently excel within the auto liability PD claims insurance industry. No prior auto bodily injury/casualty claims handling experience required!

At the end of the training program, you will be expected to and able to successfully investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury, and medical payments claims.

The training class will run approximately 4-6 weeks and will be a balanced mix of classroom instruction and on-the-job/side-by-side training.

Following is more information about this unique opportunity to elevate your insurance career:

The Casualty Specialist Trainee will be responsible for the investigation 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.

DUTIES & 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:

• 2+ years of auto liability property damage claim adjusting experience is required.
• JD (Juris Doctorate) a plus!
• Non-standard Auto Claims handling experience preferred is not required.
• Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication, 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• On-Site position in Bedford Park, IL

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
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 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: $27.88/hr.-$31.25/hr.*

*Published ranges are estimates