Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

Warrior Insurance Network • Bedford Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Warrior Insurance Network is hiring an Auto Bodily Injury Casualty Claims Specialist trainee for a training class aimed at experienced auto liability property damage claim professionals seeking career advancement. No prior auto bodily injury or casualty claims handling experience is required. The approximately 4–6-week program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job and side-by-side training. After training, the specialist is expected to investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury, and medical payments claims. The role includes investigating and settling automobile bodily injury claims, including complex liability matters requiring additional investigation and verification, severe injuries that may result in extended disability, and coverage-related litigation. This is an on-site position in Bedford Park, Illinois.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of auto liability property damage claim adjusting experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Non-standard auto claims handling experience.
• Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Review each assigned claim file and determine an appropriate course of action using technical knowledge and experience to support final disposition.
• Conduct thorough investigations and maintain accurate, relevant documentation of claim activity, including applicable coverage, liability, status, and damages.
• Process bodily injury and coverage claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Work with third parties, plaintiff counsel, the Claim Director, and the 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Training and development.
• Medical, dental, and vision reimbursement.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Telemedicine benefit.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Company-sponsored events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed