Bodily Injury Adjuster (Hybrid)

Bodily Injury Adjuster (Hybrid)

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 3 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