Casualty Claims Consultant

Farm Bureau Financial Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A financial services firm in Albuquerque is seeking a Casualty Claims Consultant to manage claims in litigation. The ideal candidate will have a law license and seven years of relevant experience. This role involves working with legal counsel on litigation strategies, attending mediations/trials, and ensuring adequate reserves for cases. Competitive benefits include 401K matching, insurance options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience required.
• Current license to practice law, and maintain license status.
• Knowledge of tort law and claims precedents.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims in litigation.
• Work with panel counsel on litigation strategy.
• Determine when cases should be settled or tried.
• Attend mediations and/or trials as necessary.
• Ensure adequate case reserves.

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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What You'll Do

As a Casualty Claims Consultant you will manage claims in litigation. You will also:

• Assign litigated files to panel counsel and work with panel counsel to oversee litigation strategy, including any discovery, motion, and trial strategies.
• Contribute to the financial success of Farm Bureau Financial Services by determining when cases should be settled, tried, or submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Attend mediations and/or trials on behalf of Farm Bureau Financial Services with State Business Unit claims staff members when requested or when necessary.
• Ensure case reserves are adequate.
• Work in conjunction with Business Units partners to ensure that required reinsurance reports/billings are completed and filed on a timely basis when necessary.
• Maintain records on legal counsel and litigated cases and provide reports as requested.
• Serve as a resource to all claims personnel on legal issues and casualty policy interpretation.

What It Takes To Lead Our Team

• College degree or equivalent plus seven years of relevant experience required.
• Current license to practice law, and continue to maintain license status required.
• This position is located in New Mexico and individual will be expected to live in New Mexico.
• Litigation Supervisor or related experience preferred.
• Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
• Must be able to fully appraise all damage aspects and have strong knowledge of tort law.

What We Offer You

When you're on our team, you get more than a great paycheck. You'll hear about career development and educational opportunities. We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options. We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Insurance