Trainee Casualty Claims Specialist

About the role

Warrior Insurance Network 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 is required. At the end of the training program, you will be expected to successfully investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve bodily injury, uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury, and medical payments claims. The training class runs approximately 4–6 weeks and combines classroom instruction with on‑the‑job/side‑by‑side training. The Auto Casualty Specialist Trainee will be responsible for the investigation and settlement of automobile bodily injury claims, settling complex liability claims that require greater investigation and verification, as well as casualty claims involving severe injuries that may result in extended disability or bodily injury and coverage‑related litigation. On‑Site position in Bedford Park, IL.

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

• 2+ years of auto liability property damage claim adjusting experience is required.
• JD (Juris Doctorate) a plus.
• Non‑standard Auto Claims handling experience preferred but not required.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• 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
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events

Pay

Estimated compensation range: $27.88/hr – $31.25/hr.