Auto Claims Litigation Specialist: Strategy & Settlements

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC; Kansas City (KS); 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 generous match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company events

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 rights letters, and manage litigation with defense counsel.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, legal/medical terminology knowledge, and licensure requirements, with responsibilities spanning file maintenance, reserves, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• College degree required and/or 5 years of claims adjusting experience.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills; interpersonal aptitude.
• Ability to pass state licensure examinations to become a licensed adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims per established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Secure statements and obtain documents (police reports, medical bills, photos).
• Litigation management with defense counsel and experts.
• Maintain a diary on all open files.
• Research case law, statutes, and forms for proper adjustment.
• Evaluate use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document activity per regulations and policies.
• Prepare evaluations to secure settlement authority.
• Maintain indemnity and expense reserves.
• Conduct onsite reviews of defense counsel as required.
• Comply with Department of Insurance regulations for the loss state.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

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 rights letters, and manage litigation with defense counsel.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, legal/medical terminology knowledge, and licensure requirements, with responsibilities spanning file maintenance, reserves, and regulatory adherence.