Claims Property Damage Supervisor
First Chicago Insurance Company
- Bedford Park, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, motivate, and provide direction to the unit adjusters
- Conduct file and diary reviews for the purpose of monitoring adjuster's work and to assure appropriate documentation is available, fair claim settlement practices are followed, and company quality standards are maintained
- Place appropriate authority level on claim files based upon determination of coverage, investigation of facts and approve settlement checks within authority
- Review reports and support the implementation of procedures which improve overall claim settlement process, customer service levels, and ensure that desired quality and quantity levels are maintained
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of procedures to assure effectiveness and compliance
- Determine training needs of the department / unit, establish and participate in programs to ensure training needs of personnel and processes
- Identify Systems issues / concerns and make suggestions for enhancements
- Manage the administrative functions of the unit which include:
- Review, provide direction and assign new losses
- Setting performance objectives and monitoring performance results
- Conduct performance appraisals
- Daily review of files for payment approvals over adjuster authority and the transfer of files to appropriate areas (SIU, Litigation, Total Loss, Subrogation, etc.)
- Conduct unit meetings
- Review and respond to Department of Insurance inquiries
- Review and direct claim activity on customer inquiries
- Assure all compliance and customer service regulations / initiatives are met
- 5+ years auto liability claims experience
- Strong technical and administrative background in auto claims handling
- Ability to work independently on technical and administrative matters in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Background in personnel selection, goal setting, monitoring and communicating performance
- Good leadership, training and development skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed claim adjuster / supervisor
- Competitive Salaries
- Flexible Work Schedules
- 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!