Auto Claims Adjuster Trainee

**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. **Who is First Chicago Insurance Company?** Centrally located one mile south of Midway Airport, First Chicago Insurance Company is an established and growing insurance company, having celebrated its 100th year anniversary in 2020! 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! **Auto Claims Adjuster Trainee 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 company's reputation for quality service. - Provide customer service both to internal and external customers. - Handle other duties as assigned. **** **** **Qualifications:** ***Required:*** - Associate's or Bachelor's 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. **** **The Benefits!** **** 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 Reimbursement - Wellness Program - Fun company sponsored events - And so much more! Visit our company website at firstchicagoinsurance.com