Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist - First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC)

We are Hiring for a Casualty Claims Specialist Training Class!

Are you a high performing Auto Claim Professional, seeking advancement within your career? Are you interested in learning how to handle injury claims, up to and included attorney represented complex casualty claims? Are you currently in a Claims role and feel that there is no opportunity to grow your Claims career?

If YES, then look no further! First Chicago Insurance is recruiting a training class of ambitious individuals who currently excel within the auto insurance industry. No prior injury claim handling experience required!

At the end of the training program, you will be expected to successfully investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury, and medical payments claims.

The training class is expected to run approximately one to one and half months and will be a balanced mix of classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

Following is more information about this 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.

DUTIES & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 2+ years of property claim adjusting experience; non-standard preferred.
• 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.

First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive:

• Competitive Salaries
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Remote and Hybrid
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Training Programs
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!