Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)•Wichita, KS

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About The Position

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Casualty Claims Specialist to investigate and settle automobile bodily injury claims. The position handles complex liability claims requiring additional investigation and verification, as well as casualty claims involving severe injuries that may result in extended disability or bodily injury and coverage-related litigation. The specialist reviews assigned files and determines an appropriate course of action to support final claim disposition. The role involves thorough investigation and accurate documentation of coverage, liability, damages, and claim activity; processing bodily injury and coverage claims according to office procedures; and working with third parties, plaintiff counsel, the Claim Director, and Chief Operating Officer on injury and coverage investigations. The specialist also researches case and statutory law, notifies reinsurers on qualifying claims, prepares evaluations for settlement authority, and manages expenses.

Requirements

3–5 years of casualty claims experience.
Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
Excellent negotiation, communication, written, 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.

Responsibilities

Review each assigned file and determine a course of action using technical knowledge and experience to support final disposition of the loss.
Conduct thorough investigations and maintain accurate, relevant documentation of claim activity, coverage, liability status, and applicable damages.
Process bodily injury and coverage claims in accordance with established office procedures.
Work with third parties, plaintiff counsel, the Claim Director, and Chief Operating Officer to determine necessary injury and coverage investigations.
Research case and statutory law to conduct proper claim investigations.
Document policy status, coverage, liability, and damages on all claims, and notify the reinsurer on qualifying claims.
Prepare and present claim evaluations for the appropriate settlement authority.
Maintain reasonable expense factors.
Handle other duties as assigned.