What are the responsibilities and job description for the Claims Assistant position at Island Insurance?
Duties: Provides administrative assistance to adjusters and supervisors in various units within Claims Department. Operational support includes, but is not limited to, First Notice of Loss coverage confirmation and entry, index, pay medical, attorney and other bills, generating supervisory reports, posting income checks, and daily balancing of issued payments and income for multiple systems.
Regularly required to operate a computer, typewriter and calculator. Responds to adjusters’ inquiries and provides training on system procedures when necessary. Also responds to inquiries from agencies and other departments in a timely manner.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Claims industry experience preferred, including strong knowledge of claims processing functions.
- Equivalent education, job-related experience, and training will be considered.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
- Must be adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be detail and systems-oriented and able to identify and resolve problems accurately and efficiently.
Protecting Hawaii's families and businesses since 1939, Island Insurance is the first and only Hawaii-based company to be recognized as one of the Top 50 Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance companies in the nation by the Ward Group for 14 consecutive years. As the state's largest locally-owned and managed P&C insurance company, Island Insurance holds financial strength ratings of "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, one of the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance company financial ratings organizations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
This position requires proof of vaccination. As a condition of employment, the Company requires that all employees be vaccinated or be approved for medical or religious accommodation.
Application Question(s):
- To ensure your salary requirements are within range, can you please disclose your desired salary for a position?
- Are you currently on Oahu and able to commute to Honolulu, HI 96813 during the week?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
- claims (property, casualty, work comp): 2 years (Preferred)
- insurance knowledge or training: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location