Litigation Claims Specialist: Auto Liability & Settlements

First Chicago Insurance Company; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training & development

Medical and dental

Telemedicine

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Company events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims stemming from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. The role requires thorough investigations, coverage determinations, and collaboration with defense counsel.

This position emphasizes negotiation, regulatory compliance, and timely documentation. A college degree or equivalent claims experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• 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 per office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Investigate by securing statements and necessary documents.
• Litigation management with defense counsel and experts.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Work with vendors to control expenses and uphold quality.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms.
• Evaluate use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document activity per regulations.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlement authority.
• Establish indemnity and expense reserves.
• Review defense counsel onsite as required.
• Adhere to Department of Insurance rules for the loss state.
• Additional duties as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Education

College Degree or 5 years claims adjusting experience

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims stemming from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. The role requires thorough investigations, coverage determinations, and collaboration with defense counsel.

This position emphasizes negotiation, regulatory compliance, and timely documentation. A college degree or equivalent claims experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical