Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company invites applications for a Trainee to learn Auto Bodily Injury/ Casualty Claims in Bedford Park, IL. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training for 4–6 weeks.

Upon completion, you will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve bodily injury, UIM BI, and medical payments claims under supervision, with opportunities for growth in the claims career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of auto liability/PD claim adjusting experience required.
• JD degree is a plus.
• On-site Bedford Park, IL position.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Spanish language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and determine course of action on each file assigned, using knowledge to support disposition of a loss.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document file activity including coverage, liability, and damages.
• Process Bodily Injury and coverage claims per procedures.
• Collaborate with Third Parties, counsel, and leadership to determine injury and coverage investigation needs.
• Research case and statutory law to conduct proper claim investigation.
• Document policy status, coverage, liability and damages and notify reinsurer on qualifying claims.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlement authority.
• Maintain reasonable expense factors.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Exams readiness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) valued

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:

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.

Benefits

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