Auto Liability Litigation Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

401k with a generous company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Training

Wellness Program

Fun company sponsored events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto policies. You will manage investigations, determine coverage, and coordinate with defense counsel to control reserves and settlements.

Ideal candidates have a college degree or 5 years of claims adjusting experience, plus strong negotiation and research skills.

Qualifications

• Required: 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.
• 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 that maintains reasonable expenses and upholds the company's reputation for 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 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 rules and regulations of the Department of Insurance specific to the loss state.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Claims adjusting experience

Education

College Degree

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto policies. You will manage investigations, determine coverage, and coordinate with defense counsel to control reserves and settlements.

Ideal candidates have a college degree or 5 years of claims adjusting experience, plus strong negotiation and research skills.