Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist
About The Position
First Chicago Insurance is hiring a trainee to learn and handle auto bodily injury casualty claims. The role is intended for experienced auto liability property damage claim professionals seeking career advancement; prior auto bodily injury or casualty claims handling experience is not 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 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 with Microsoft Office products.
Nice To Haves
- Juris Doctor (JD).
- Non-standard auto claims handling experience.
- Spanish bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Review each assigned file and determine a course of action using technical knowledge and experience to support the final disposition of a loss.
- Conduct thorough investigations and maintain accurate, relevant documentation of claim activity, including applicable coverage, liability, status, 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 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 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 commitment.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Telemedicine benefit.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement training programs.
- Wellness program.
- Company-sponsored events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
