Claims Specialist I

Aon is looking for a Claims Specialist I As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting Aon Affinity, in our Plainview, NY office. This role will be performed 5 days a week (Monday - Friday) in our Plainview, NY office. Your impact as a Claims Specialist I Job Responsibilities: The Claims Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting the travel insurance claims process. You'll be responsible for setting up new claims, managing documentation and correspondence, and providing operational support to the claims team and external partners. Essential duties and Responsibilities: * Review information in the initiation system and set up new claims according to plan terms * Set and maintain adequate claim reserves * Process claim transactions and follow established procedures and service standards * Send and process claim forms, letters, checks, and related correspondence (mail and electronic) * Open, prep, and route daily mail and electronic communications * Scan and index claim-related documents into the AS400 IMS/21 system * Maintain organized files; archive and purge documents per department guidelines * Verify travel insurance coverage using various methods (systems, fax, email, manifest, phone) * Provide coverage confirmations to internal teams and external parties * Cultivate relationships with tour operators and cruise lines to obtain required claim information * Assist with loading and maintaining penalty spreadsheets * Provide support to Claims Examiners (e.g., follow up on outstanding medical records requests) * Assist with audits, reports, and special projects as assigned Required Skills and Experience * Proficiency with claims system, data entry and Microsoft Office tools * 1+ years working in a high-volume back-office production-driven environment * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively * Strong organizational and time management skills * Committed to superior customer servicing * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Proficiency with claims system, data entry and Microsoft Office tools * 1+ years working in a high-volume back-office production-driven environment * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively * Strong organizational and time management skills * Committed to superior customer servicing * Strong attention to detail and accuracy How we support our colleagues: In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from all and provide