Claims Assistant - TEMP

Business Title(s): Claims Assistant 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Location: In-Office 
 

Summary:  

We are looking for a highly capable Claims Assistant to help us on a temporary assignment through 6 March 2026 and work from our Richmond, Virginia office. The position reports to a Claims Support Supervisor, based in Richmond. This role is responsible for providing robust clerical support to our team of Claims Adjusters working across a wide variety of specialties and providing exceptional customer service to our brokers, claimants, and insureds.  As this is a temporary assignment, only government mandated benefits will be provided. 
 

Employees in this role are required to accurately record all hours worked and submit timesheets in accordance with company policy. Overtime may be assigned as business needs dictate, and employees are expected to work overtime when required. 

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours. 
 

Essential  Responsibilities: 

• Provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and aid in facilitating timely and accurate management of claims by entering stop/cancel/release of checks, processing cash receipts, work check exceptions, and completion of complex state forms

• Keep our claims data accurate by inputting data and policy information for new and existing claims. 

• Extensively communicate with our customers and enhance their customer experience by – answering incoming calls, processing electronic mail, preparing written correspondence, and processing outgoing mail.  The majority of each workday is spent communicating on the telephone. 

• Review each claim for payment, documenting date issued and check number. Researching financials to verify payment information. 

• Review of outstanding checks for various claim systems and review applicable system to determine if payment is still outstanding and/or returned, prepare letters as needed and document findings in FSITrack. 

• Under close supervision and guidance, provide clerical support to a nationwide team of claims adjusters and assist in facilitating timely and accurate management of claims by reviewing incoming mail, entering data, and completing complex claims related tasks.

• Keep claims data accurate by entering and updating claim and policy information for new and existing claims.

• Communicate with customers and internal partners by responding to electronic correspondence, making outbound calls, preparing written communications, and processing outgoing mail.

• Manage daily claims draft activity, including returned drafts, stop payments, voids, duplicate draft reviews, printer and miscellaneous error corrections, and balance verification using standard reports. Maintain claims system accuracy by processing mail and activity requests received from claims adjusters.

• Add and maintain Tax ID information for non-medical providers to support accurate billing and payment processing.

• Escalate issues or discrepancies to appropriate personnel as identified.

Qualifications / Experience Required: 

• Basic job knowledge of Service Center policies, systems, and procedures, as well as an exceptional customer service focus obtained through:  

•  A high school diploma (or equivalent) and 3 years’ prior relevant work experience preferably working in a commercial carrier’s claims department or similar environment; or 

• A vocational or technical education with at least one year of relevant work experience. 

• Must have good business acumen (i.e. understand how an insurance company works and makes money, including how this role impacts both Argo Group and our customers’ ability to be profitable). 

• Highly accurate typing with speed of at least 50 wpm. 

• The ability to communicate clearly on the telephone is crucial.  The ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required.  The ability to read, speak, and write Spanish fluently is not required, but is a strong plus. 

• Being extremely detail oriented. 

• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize workload while handling multiple tasks and deadlines. 

• Ability to be a team player that communicates and collaborates with peers to achieve common goals in a team environment. 

• A strong sense of accountability and pride in completing an excellent work product. 

• A strong focus on execution in getting things done right.  Proven ability to consistently produce and deliver expected results to all stakeholders by:  

• Finding a way to achieve success through adversity. 

• Being solution (not problem) focused 

• Thinking with a global mindset first. 

• Successful traits (flexibility, ability to thrive in change, being resourceful on your own) necessary to work in a fast-paced environment that is evolving constantly. 

• Demonstrates active listening and proactive communication by listening first, and then preparing carefully before engaging in conversation to communicate well thought out feedback. 

• Shows care and concern by expressing curiosity authentically, being self-aware, constantly engaging input from others, and collaborating with ease. 

• Ability to build rapport and foster collaborative, productive relationships with business partners and organizational peers with a focus on timely and meaningful exchanges of information and providing value-added solutions. 

• The courage to offer and support others to express different opinions and ideas, regardless of popularity or immediate acceptable. 

• Demonstrates inner strength. Has the courage to do the right thing and demonstrates it on a daily basis. 

• Exhibit natural and intellectual curiosity. Consistently considers all options and is not governed by conventional thinking. 

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other business-related software. 

• Must demonstrate a relentless desire to continually update your skill level through continuing education and self-development opportunities. 
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or industry designations are preferred, but not required. 
   

About Working in Claims at Argo Group 
Argo Group does not treat our claims or our claims professionals as a commodity. The work we offer is challenging, diverse, and impactful. 

• Our Adjusters and Managers are empowered to exercise their independent discretion and, within broad limits and authority, be creative in developing solutions and treat each case as the unique situation it is. 
  We have a very flat organizational structure, enabling our employees have more interaction with our senior management team, especially when it relates to reviewing large losses. 

• Our entire claims team works in a collaborative nature to expeditiously resolve claims. We offer a work environment that inspires innovation and is open to employee suggestions. We even offer rewards for creative and innovative ideas. 

• We believe in building an inclusive and diverse team, and we strive to make our office a welcoming space for everyone. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to apply.