Bodily Injury Adjuster
American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are an expanding midsized, highly profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas soon. We are looking for a committed candidate to contribute their skills in a fast paced and growing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A+" Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best.
This position is in Mount Prospect, IL, a suburb of Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Adjust auto claims in the pre-litigation or early litigation stages, primarily third-party automobile claims
- Favorably negotiate and settle attorney represented claims expeditiously
- Identify coverage issues based on a thorough knowledge of the policy and applicable laws/regulations
- Responsible for an inventory of legal files
- Identify high priority cases and keep on a close diary
- Draft coverage position letters or correspondence as needed
- Control claim costs and expenses to the extent possible
- Work with Legal and Claim Departments to effectively determine liability and appropriate settlements
- Identify process improvements to increase efficiency
- Assist in responding to attorney, regulatory, producer and consumer inquiries
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2 years auto insurance claim experience
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Attention to detail and high quality of work
- Ability to fast-track claims
- Street smarts
- Strong liability analysis skills
- Knowledge of state regulations relative to claim practices
- Ability to problem solve and find solutions expeditiously
- Understands concepts of court processes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with technology, primarily Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
The Position:
- Regular Full Time
- Hybrid- Office/Home Schedule Available
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K - with company contribution of up to 6% of salary
- Attractive Health insurance plans – Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO or HSA
- Generous PTO & Holiday pay
- Work-life balance: We value you and an employee an individual. You’ll enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
- Business Casual Work Environment
- We’re a financially strong A+ Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best and we’re expanding. You’ll get hands-on experience & ample learning opportunities.
- $1000 Sign On Bonus After 90 Days of Employment
For more information about American Freedom Insurance, please visit www.americanfreedomins.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Travel requirement:
Work setting:
Education:
Experience:
- Auto Insurance Claim: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Prospect, IL 60056