Auto Claims Adjuster Trainee

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**Attention Recent College Grads!**

• If you are looking for a rewarding career in the insurance industry,
  
  

and not just a job, we have the perfect opportunity for YOU!**

We are looking to hire**Auto Claims Adjuster Trainees**for our growing

Claims department. In this role, you will begin your career in insurance

by training to be an Auto Claims Adjuster. You will investigate and

handle coverage related property damage/total loss claims to prompt,

courteous and fair closure. You will bring proper conclusion to claims

which require investigation due to potential coverage issues, liability

and/or damages.

• This is an on-site position reporting to our corporate headquarters
  
  

located about one mile south of Chicago Midway Airport.****

• Who is First Chicago Insurance Company?**
  
  

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset!

It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical

employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those

employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our

employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage

self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results.

We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals

together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be

found in groups of good people sharing ideas**.**Join in on the

excitement and become part of our thriving organization!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and determine course of action on each file assigned,
  
  

utilizing technical knowledge and experience for the purpose of

supporting final disposition of a loss.

• Investigate, prepare evaluation, and settle total loss files for
  
  

insureds and claimants. Follow up as needed relative to obtaining of

the properly signed title in order to resolve all salvage in a

timely manner.

• Work directly with internal and external customers to develop
  
  

evidence and establish facts on assigned claims.

• 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.

• Organize, plan and prioritize work activities to keep up with
  
  

current assignments and to ensure prompt conclusion of claims.

• Honor/decline/negotiate first and third party liability claims upon
  
  

completion of coverage/policy investigation and analysis of damages

and liability.

• Prepare and present claim evaluations for the appropriate settlement
  
  

authority.

• Notify the Underwriting Department of any adverse information
  
  

uncovered in the course of the investigation.

• Familiar with unfair claim practices in states where doing business.
• Conduct business with vendors in a manner with maintains a
  
  

reasonable expense factor and upholds the companys reputation for

quality service.

• Provide customer service both to internal and external customers.
• Handle other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Associates or Bachelors Degree.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and
  
  

communication (verbal, written, phone) skills.

• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state
  
  

statutes to become a licensed Claims Adjuster.

• First Chicago Insurance Company provides competitive salaries and
  
  

benefits 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
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbur ement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!