Insurance Apprentice

The Crawford Claims Apprentice Program is designed to challenge and reward a select number of candidates with an opportunity to participate in a paid two-year apprenticeship program. The Program consist with targeted coursework at Harper College and relevant work rotations within Crawford's Chicago offices. The Program is intended to provide knowledge, tools, skills, experiences a student can readily apply to future challenges and professional pursuits in the insurance industry with Crawford.

• While working closely with a highly trained mentor, learn and demonstrate the aspects of insurance claims handling and independent/Third Party Administrator adjusting, including, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • The basics of claims adjusting
  • Use of a claim system
  • Electronic document retention and claim file documentation
  • Claim investigation
  • Claim damage assessment - injury and property related items
  • Claim valuation assessment
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Compliance
  • Diary management
  • Client relationship building
  
  
• Maintain acceptable product quality through compliance with service standards
• Upholds the Crawford Code of Conduct.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) or more years of work experience and/or voluntary community service is preferred.
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A passion for helping our claimants by listening, investigating, having empathy, using emotional intelligence, and utilizing time management skills to assist them on their road to recovery
• Must be capable of working in a fast paced environment and the ability to learn to be flexible, adaptable, and develop excellent multi-tasking and communication skills
• At least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• US Citizen or Work Visa
• Valid Driver's License
• Enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper College Admissions
• Executed Crawford Insurance Apprentice Offer Letter
• Executed Harper College/Employer/Apprentice Agreement
• Open to job opportunities at the conclusion of the program that may include relocation

We are Crawford & Company; the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions. With a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, we are guided by our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities. We're people taking care of people. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, Crawford & Company offers total solutions that help our clients' policyholders resume their lives and work.

Our 9,000+ employees hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, but all of Crawford's service lines work together in unison for our clients. We call ourselves One Crawford. Through many specialised services in 700 offices around the world, One Crawford enhances our ability to deliver total claims management solutions to our clients.

In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career.

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do - underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

• Consciousness
• Capability
• Culture

We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we're looking forward to your application.