Temporary Claims Associate Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Title

Claims Associate

Job Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of workers' compensation or auto & general liability claims? Join ESIS, a leader in risk management and insurance services, where your skills and talents can help us create safer workplaces and support employees during their times of need. At ESIS, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and innovative solutions, and we are looking for passionate individuals to be part of our dynamic team. If you are eager to advance your career in a collaborative environment that values integrity and growth, explore our exciting workers' compensation roles today and discover how you can contribute to a brighter future for employees everywhere!

We are looking to add a Claims Associate to our team who will ultimately be responsible for managing a workers' compensation claims desk. This temp-to-hire program is designed to include hands-on business experience and interactive instruction necessary for the development of a successful workers' compensation claims professional. Individuals possessing a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or equivalent experience will be considered excellent applicants. This is a compelling opportunity to join a growing, financially stable, and successful company. As an industry leader, we are an employer of choice for those aspiring to develop a meaningful career in a fast-paced, diverse environment with offices in many major U.S. cities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, receive assignments and review claim and policy information to provide background for investigation.
• Contact, interview, and obtain statements (recorded or in person) from insureds, claimants, witnesses, physicians, attorneys, police officers, etc., to secure necessary claim information.
• Evaluate facts supplied by the investigation to determine the extent of liability of the insured, if any, and the extent of the company's obligation to the insured under the policy contract.
• Prepare reports on investigations, settlements, denials of claims, and individual evaluations of involved parties.
• Administer benefits timely and appropriately. Maintain control of the claims resolution process to minimize current exposure and future risks.
• Set reserves within authority limits and recommend reserve changes to the Team Leader.
• Review progress and status of claims with the Team Leader and discuss problems and suggested remedial actions.
• Prepare and submit to the Team Leader any unusual or potentially undesirable exposures.
• Assist the Team Leader in developing methods and improvements for handling claims.
• Settle claims promptly and equitably.
• Obtain releases, proofs of loss, or compensation agreements and issue company drafts for payments on claims.
• Inform claimants, insureds/customers, or attorneys of claim denials when applicable.
• Assist the Team Leader and company attorneys in preparing cases for trial by arranging for witness attendance and taking statements. Continue efforts to settle claims before trial.
• Participate in claim file reviews and audits with customers/insureds and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Analytical and detail oriented.
• Customer-focused and responsive with an appropriate sense of urgency. Experience in customer-facing roles is valuable.
• Efficient and effective in verbal and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry.
• Basic knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices, and procedures.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen effectively and confidently and diplomatically express opinions and voice concerns with team members.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34215
• Business Unit United States
• Legal Employer ACE American Insurance Company