Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)•Chicago, IL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Hiring for a Trainee to learn and handle Auto Bodily Injury Casualty Claims! This is a unique opportunity to elevate your insurance career. The Casualty Specialist Trainee will be responsible for the investigation and settlement of automobile bodily injury claims. They will settle complex liability claims which require greater investigation and verification, as well as casualty claims including severe injuries which may result in extended disability or bodily injury as well as coverage related litigation. 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. 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.

Requirements

2+ years of auto liability property damage claim adjusting experience is 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.

Nice To Haves

JD (Juris Doctorate) a plus!
Non-standard Auto Claims handling experience preferred is not required.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

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.