Seeking Retired Insurance Claims Professionals

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)•Chicago, IL

14d•$41,600 - $75,000

About The Position

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking experienced, retired insurance claims professionals for Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist and Auto Liability Claims Specialist opportunities. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available. The company is particularly interested in candidates with extensive auto claims experience, especially in nonstandard auto insurance, and states that compensation will reflect professional experience. The Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist investigates and settles automobile bodily injury claims, including complex liability claims requiring additional investigation and verification. The role may handle severe-injury casualty claims, extended disability, and coverage-related litigation. Responsibilities include assessing assigned files, documenting investigations and claim details, processing bodily injury and coverage claims, collaborating with third parties and company leaders, researching applicable law, notifying reinsurers on qualifying claims, and preparing evaluations for settlement authority. The Auto Liability Claims Specialist investigates coverage and evaluates first- and third-party auto property damage claims to support prompt, courteous, and economical resolution. The role reviews and documents assigned files, negotiates or resolves claims after coverage and damages analysis, works with internal and external customers to establish facts, prioritizes assignments, prepares claim evaluations, alerts underwriting to adverse information, follows applicable state claim-practice rules, and provides customer service. The estimated compensation range is $41,600 to $75,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and whether the position is in-office, hybrid, or remote. Full-time employees receive a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

For the Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist role: 3–5 years of auto casualty claims experience.
For the Auto Liability Claims Specialist role: 2–3 years of previous auto insurance or other auto-related experience.
Knowledge of legal and medical terminology for the Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist role.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, communication, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as applicable to the role.
General working knowledge of policies, file procedures, and state rules and regulations for the Auto Liability Claims Specialist role.
Ability to pass written examinations required by state statutes to become a licensed claims adjuster.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products for the Auto Bodily Injury Claims Specialist role.

Responsibilities

Review assigned files and determine an appropriate course of action using technical knowledge and experience.
Investigate claims thoroughly and maintain accurate, relevant documentation of file activity, coverage, liability, and damages.
Process bodily injury and coverage claims according to established office procedures.
Work with third parties, plaintiff counsel, the Claim Director, and the Chief Operating Officer on injury and coverage investigations.
Research case law and statutory law to support proper claim investigations.
Document policy status, coverage, liability, and damages, and notify the reinsurer on qualifying claims.
Prepare and present claim evaluations to the appropriate settlement authority.
Maintain reasonable expense factors.
Investigate coverage and evaluate first- and third-party auto property damage claims for prompt and economical resolution.
Honor, decline, or negotiate first- and third-party liability claims following coverage, policy, damages, and liability analysis.
Work with internal and external customers to develop evidence and establish facts on assigned claims.
Organize, plan, and prioritize work to manage assignments and conclude claims promptly.
Notify the Underwriting Department of adverse information found during an investigation.
Conduct business professionally with vendors and uphold the company's reputation for quality service.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
Handle other duties as assigned.