Auto Claims Litigation Specialist | Growth & Training

First Chicago Insurance Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

Telemedicine Benefit

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Training

Wellness Program

Company sponsored events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims arising from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies.

Responsibilities include coverage analysis, evidence gathering, and coordination with defense counsel, experts, and vendors. The role emphasizes rigorous file management, regulatory compliance, and disciplined reserves and settlements.

Qualifications

• College Degree and / or 5 years of applicable claims adjusting experience.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft any applicable reservations of rights letters.
• Conduct prompt investigations by securing statements from involved parties/witnesses and obtaining necessary documents.
• Litigation management including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Engage with vendors while controlling costs and upholding service quality.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms to adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document all activity per regulations and policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure settlement authority.
• Establish and maintain indemnity and expense reserves.
• Conduct onsite reviews of defense counsel as required by management.
• Adhere to Department of Insurance rules specific to the loss state.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Education

College Degree

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims arising from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies.

Responsibilities include coverage analysis, evidence gathering, and coordination with defense counsel, experts, and vendors. The role emphasizes rigorous file management, regulatory compliance, and disciplined reserves and settlements.