Auto Litigation Claims Specialist

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,900 - 98,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Auto Litigation Claims Specialist to manage and assess auto litigated claims in Schaumburg. The role offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to work from various locations within the United States. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in the claims or insurance area, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. The salary range is between $59,900 and $98,200, with eligibility for a 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with 3 or more years of experience in Claims.
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s).

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess auto litigated claims.
• Document claims accurately in compliance with best practices.
• Negotiate claim settlements effectively.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Claims or Insurance

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

High School Diploma

Job description

Auto Litigation Claims Specialist

Zurich North America Claims acknowledges that work life‑balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in‑person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American Claims offices: Atlanta, GA; Schaumburg, IL; Addison, TX; or Omaha, NE.

Zurich North America is currently hiring an Auto Litigation Claims Specialist, and this person will report to an Auto Claims Handling Manager. This role offers flexibility to work out of any Zurich North America office in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with attorneys internally and externally
• Partner with attorneys on complex claims cases
• Claims process management, work closely with attorney
• Handle auto litigated claims
• Can handle high exposure claims
• Document claims file by accurately capturing and updating claims data/information in compliance with best practices for low to moderate exposure and complexity personal or commercial line claims
• Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts; utilizing applicable law; establishing basic principles of negligence
• Exercise judgement to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage
• Work to have a timely resolution to claims by developing case strategy; developing a case evaluation; escalating issues as appropriate
• Establish timely reserves and perform ongoing review throughout claims cycle within authority limit by estimating and validating value of claims
• Assess damages by calculating applicable damages or range of damages allowed by law
• Negotiate settlement of claim by establishing appropriate negotiation strategy and utilizing available tools and resources within authority limits
• Meet quality standards by following best practices
• Ensure customer service by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; following customer protocols and may participating in customer marketing efforts
• Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations and internal control requirements
• Refer claim to subrogation and fraud teams by identifying potential subrogation and fraud

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Claims or Insurance area OR
• Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area AND
• Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and products

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Solid time management, prioritization and multi‑tasking skills
• Experience collaborating in a team environment and building cross‑functional working relationships
• Adept in identifying and explaining complex claims and moderately complex claims
• Ability to determine the scope and exposure for moderately complex claims
• Ability to develop and execute a negotiation strategy and plan for resolution
• Ability to identify subtleties in customer/client and/or business partner interactions
• Ability to present information necessary to propose a claim resolution to stakeholders

Pay and Benefits

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $59,900.00 - $98,200.00, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Location and Working Arrangement

Location(s): Schaumburg, Addison, Atlanta, Omaha

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.