Claims Analyst

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Downtown - Chicago, IL

Hybrid: This position requires a minimum of 3 days in the office to promote collaboration and interaction with onsite associates

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Job Overview

Claims Analyst is an entry-level ORPRO claims handler focused on learning foundational claim handling skills and handling low severity claim files from notice to conclusion with ongoing training, mentorship, oversight, and management by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel.

Job Responsibilities

Review and document activity for assigned claims, including coverage evaluation, investigation, and consideration of multiple factors to assess potential liability and exposure presented with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Knowledge of OR policy forms, industry trends, and issues common to particular lines of insurance
Draft insurance coverage correspondence and reports with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Communicate claim activity with insureds, brokers, and Company management with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Maintain professional relationships with internal and external audiences
Refer cases as appropriate to ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Communicate and collaborate with ORPRO underwriting partners on policy renewals, existing claim developments to support business efforts, and promote client relationships with oversight by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Consider innovative methods to improve claim efficiencies
Coordinate and complete special end-to-end projects as determined by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel

Job Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is required
2+ years of relevant insurance, claims-related, or law firm experience
Obtain adjuster license(s) or agree to obtain adjuster license(s) and additional training as necessary or required to complete claims handling responsibilities with ongoing training, mentorship, oversight, and management by ORPRO supervisor or designated ORPRO Claims Counsel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, decision-making, and interpretive skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Detail-oriented, adaptable to changing environment
Customer-services and relationship oriented; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Ability to demonstrate awareness, personal commitment, and initiative to continuously improve in their role, welcome new challenges, and acquire new skills

About Old Republic Professional

Old Republic Professional (ORPRO™), established in December 1983, is a subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI), one of the nation’s 50 largest shareholder owned insurance businesses and a member of the Fortune 500 listing of America’s largest companies. Old Republic Professional has provided Directors and Officers liability insurance and Lawyers Professional liability insurance for more than 35 years and now offers a wide array of management liability and professional liability products across an expanding national footprint in the U.S.

Culture

Work-life balance is highly valued; work culture is collaborative; colleagues are professional, passionate, open-minded, and entrepreneurial. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, a friendly, team-oriented environment, and we encourage and reward the professional growth of our employees. Employee benefits include BCBS medical, FSA/HSA accounts, long-term disability, dental, vision, fertility and family building benefits, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, Paid Leave of Absence Benefits, 401(k) Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Gym Network 360 membership savings on fitness, nutrition and wellness programs, pet insurance, monthly commuting reimbursement, and tuition reimbursement for qualified job-related educational expenses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Old Republic Professional provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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