Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)•Chicago, IL

14d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

First Chicago Insurance is recruiting a training class of ambitious auto liability property damage claim professionals for a role learning to handle automobile bodily injury casualty claims. No prior auto bodily injury or casualty claims handling experience is required. The approximately 4–6 week training 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 Casualty Specialist Trainee investigates and settles automobile bodily injury claims, including complex liability claims requiring additional investigation and verification, severe-injury claims that may involve extended disability, and claims involving coverage-related litigation. This is an onsite 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 (preferred but not required).
Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Review each assigned file and determine the appropriate 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, including applicable coverage, liability, claim 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.