Bodily Injury Claims Specialist - Negotiation & Litigation

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in New York seeks an experienced Bodily Injury Claims Specialist to investigate, evaluate and negotiate bodily injury claims, handling both litigated and non-litigated cases to protect the company and its customers.

You will initiate investigations on new losses, obtain statements, review medical records, index claimants and maintain case diaries, while coordinating with defense counsel to manage reserves and settlements.

Qualifications

• Understand liability, comparative negligence and how to apply it.
• Proficient in handling litigated bodily injury claims.
• This position requires experience handling litigated New York State auto liability, bodily injury claims

Responsibilities

• Initiate the relevant investigation required upon receipt of new losses.
• Obtain statements from all parties involved, either written or verbal.
• Document all activities on the claims notepad.
• Index all injured claimants.
• Maintain a diary on all files.
• Make liability determinations based on appropriate investigation.
• Obtain and review medical records to determine injury value.
• Adhere to policy relating to reserve and settlement authority.
• Complete large loss reports in compliance with policy.
• Negotiate settlements with claimants and/or attorneys.
• Contact other carriers to obtain injury information.
• Manage litigation by directing defense counsel and monitoring costs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Summary

Responsible for the investigation, evaluation and negotiation of bodily injury claims. Must be able to manage multiple disciplines and have good analytical, documentation and negotiation skills. Must handle litigated and non-litigated bodily injury claims.

• Initiate the relevant investigation required upon receipt of new losses

• Obtain statements from all parties involved, either written or verbal

• Document all activities on the claims notepad

• Index all injured claimants

• Maintain a diary on all files

• Make liability determinations based on appropriate investigation

• Obtain and review medical records to determine injury value

• Adhere to HIC policy relating to reserve and settlement authority

• Complete large loss reports in compliance with HIC policy

• Negotiate settlements with claimants and/or attorneys

• Contact other carriers to obtain injury information

• Manage litigation by directing defense counsel and monitoring costs

Other Duties

• Adhere to HIC policy and procedures

• Follow supervisory instruction

Qualifications

• Understand liability, comparative negligence and how to apply it.

• Proficient in handling litigated bodily injury claims.

*This position requires experience handling litigated New York State auto liability, bodily injury claims