Auto Claims Litigation Specialist | Settlement & Coverage

First Chicago Insurance Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical and dental

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex auto liability claims. You will investigate, determine coverage, draft letters, and manage the litigation process with defense counsel and experts.

Requirements include a college degree or 5 years of claims adjusting experience, strong knowledge of legal/medical terminology, and excellent negotiation and organizational skills. Licensing exams may be required by state statutes.

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 all necessary documents, including police reports, medical specials, photographs, and/or appraisals.
• Litigation management including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases, as well as declaratory judgment actions.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Conduct business with vendors to maintain reasonable expenses and uphold quality service.
• Research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms to properly adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document activity in accordance with regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authority.
• Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves.
• Conduct onsite review of defense counsel as required by management.
• Adhere to Department of Insurance regulations specific to the loss state.
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by supervisor/management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Education

College degree

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex auto liability claims. You will investigate, determine coverage, draft letters, and manage the litigation process with defense counsel and experts.

Requirements include a college degree or 5 years of claims adjusting experience, strong knowledge of legal/medical terminology, and excellent negotiation and organizational skills. Licensing exams may be required by state statutes.