First Chicago Insurance Company

Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company  •  $27 - $31/hr  •  Onsite  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

We are Hiring for a Trainee to learn and handle Auto Bodily Injury Casualty Claims!

Are you a high performing Auto Liability PD Claim Professional, seeking advancement within your career?

Are you interested in learning how to handle injury claims, up to and including 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 you answered YES, then look no further! First Chicago Insurance is recruiting a training class of ambitious individuals who currently excel within the auto liability PD claims insurance industry. No prior auto bodily injury/casualty claims handling experience required!

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.

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.

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 auto liability property damage claim adjusting experience is required.
  • JD (Juris Doctorate) a plus!
  • Non-standard Auto Claims handling experience preferred is not 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.
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
  • On-Site position in Bedford Park, IL.

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
  • Commitment to your Training & Development
  • Medical and Dental
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 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!

Estimated Compensation Range: $27.88/hr.-$31.25/hr.*

*Published ranges are estimates.

First Chicago Insurance Company

About First Chicago Insurance Company

The company was founded on December 14, 1920 as the Chicago Ice Producers Mutual Liability Company. Originally organized as a mutual insurance company, its initial purpose was to insure the members of the Chicago District Ice Association for general liability, Workers Compensation, public liability for horses and wagons, and commercial vehicle insurance. Association members donated the $26,225 that was needed at that time to start insurance operations. The company was granted licenses to operate in the States of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, which continue to be held today.

In the 1930’s, the company expanded into insuring the private passenger vehicles of the owners and employees of the ice companies. This business was later enlarged to include individuals referred by policyholders of the company. The company’s name was changed to Chicago Mutual Liability Company in 1961. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, the company evolved from its original focus as a commercial lines insurer to become an automobile insurer. At the end of 1994, the Board of Directors decided to exit the Workers Compensation and general liability lines and concentrate on the personal and commercial auto lines of business.

In 1991 the Board of Directors decided to change the company’s distribution system from direct writing to partnering with independent producers. The company had maximized its growth as a direct writer and needed to adopt a different strategy. The company’s name was changed again in 1996 to Chicago Mutual Insurance Company.

In 2006, the company was converted from a mutual form of governance to a stock company. It was renamed First Chicago Insurance Company, and became a subsidiary of J & P Holdings, Inc. Innovation is the company’s focus as the 100th anniversary of its founding approaches. Management continues to search for opportunities that will serve our current policyholders and contribute to the company's growth and profitability.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bedford Park, IL
Year Founded
1920
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