Auto Injury Litigation Strategist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training & development

Medical & Dental

Telemedicine

401k with company 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 manage litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. You will handle claims, determine coverage, and conduct investigations while coordinating with defense counsel and experts.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to pass required state licensure exams.

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 and witnesses and obtaining all necessary documents.
• 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 in a manner which maintains a reasonable expense factor and upholds the company's reputation for quality service.
• Ability to research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms in order to properly adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluates and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document all claim activity in accordance with applicable 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 the rules and regulations of the Department of Insurance specific to the loss state.
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by direct supervisor / management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Degree

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. You will handle claims, determine coverage, and conduct investigations while coordinating with defense counsel and experts.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to pass required state licensure exams.