Litigation Adjuster I

Tower Hill Insurance Group; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off & Holiday pay

Job summary

Tower Hill Insurance Group is seeking a Litigation Adjuster I to manage complex claims, direct defense attorneys, and drive timely resolutions. The role involves negotiating settlements, overseeing litigations, and evaluating coverage issues with the litigation management team.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (equivalent experience acceptable) and at least three years of relevant claims or legal experience. Valid driver’s license is required; Florida experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for minimum education (5 years).
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant insurance claims or legal work experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex property, liability, and unusual claims.
• Oversee the timely disposition of litigated claims.
• Develop an appropriate initial litigation plan with defense counsel.
• Control first- or third-party defense costs in accordance with Legal Department directives.
• Pay legal bills on assigned claim files and review/resolve attorney billing issues.
• Monitor assigned lawsuits to conclusion and keep claims files organized and up to date.
• Follow up on all additional investigation, discovery, and the production of related documents.
• Negotiate and settle claims.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Analyze and evaluate insurance policy coverage questions and claims.
• Present high-level summaries of litigated files to an executive audience.

Skills

Premises liability

Automobile bodily injury

PIP litigation

Litigation strategy

Settlement negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Tower Hill Insurance Group has an exciting opportunity for a talented Litigation Adjuster I who enjoys intellectual challenges and are seeking a rewarding career with a company that is experiencing growth. Not only is Tower Hill Insurance one of Florida's most trusted names in homeowners insurance, but it offers great opportunities for career advancement and personal growth, along with very competitive benefits and rewards. We are growing at a consistent pace and seek professional individuals with drive, team mentality, who want to make an impact, and are committed to a long-term career in the insurance industry.

The Litigation Adjuster I works under the supervision of litigation management to manage claim files, direct defense attorneys on first- or third-party lawsuits, and achieve the successful resolution of claims. This position also assists and resolves complex claim files as needed, negotiates and settles claims, and analyzes/evaluates coverage issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle complex property, liability, and unusual claims.
• Oversee the timely disposition of litigated claims.
• Develop an appropriate initial litigation plan with defense counsel.
• Control first- or third-party defense costs in accordance with Legal Department directives.
• Pay legal bills on assigned claim files and review/resolve attorney billing issues.
• Monitor assigned lawsuits to conclusion and keep claims files organized and up to date.
• Follow up on all additional investigation, discovery, and the production of related documents.
• Negotiate and settle claims.
• Attend mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Analyze and evaluate insurance policy coverage questions and claims.
• Present high-level summaries of litigated files to an executive audience.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

This job description reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be considered a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations of the position. Tower Hill reserves the right to assign duties not listed herein as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.

Equivalent experience may substitute for minimum educational requirements. Equivalent experience may include five (5) years of relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant insurance claims or legal work experience required.

Demonstrated experience managing premises liability, automobile bodily injury, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation, including liability and damages evaluation, litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and collaboration with defense counsel to achieve timely, cost-effective claim resolutions preferred. Florida litigation experience is a plus.

CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

LICENSES

Valid Driver’s License required.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid time off & Holiday pay

We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family. For more information about our company, careers and Total Compensation visit: Total Compensation - Tower Hill Insurance (thig.com)

Tower Hill Insurance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Tower Hill Insurance is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received. Candidates will not receive status updates regarding their application; however, those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by Human Resources.