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!We are seeking the ideal candidate for our Claims Associate opening for our growing insurance company!The Claims Associate will be responsible for assisting the Claims Department in overall productivity. Scope of the position includes ensuring compliance with state mandated handling guidelines and delivering customer service to our insureds, claimants, and agencies.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist adjusters by directing customers through the claims process and answering claims related questions
Develop a basic understanding of the insurance policy in order to answer policy inquiries as they pertain to losses
Contribute to maintaining call volume commensurate with unit objectives
Assist in handling of various, on-going responsibilities of the unit inclusive of unmatched mail, process tow bills, ordering police reports, mailing claim checks, etc., as needed
Review and issue vendor payments
Attach approved estimates to claim files / assign field inspections / drive-ins
Handle and process total loss titles, POA's
Work on special projects as directed
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Prior customer service experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Good typing/data entry skills (min. 30 wpm)
Preferred:
Insurance experience is a plus!
First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive:
