Litigation Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company sponsored events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist with a strong auto claims background to handle litigated and complex injury claims for Personal Auto and Commercial Auto policies.

Responsibilities include managing litigation with defense counsel, drafting reservations of rights, and gathering essential documentation. The role requires 7–10 years of auto claims experience and the ability to secure needed settlements within policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in auto claims handling.
• JD a plus but not required.
• Ability to pass state exams to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigated/complex auto claims per office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Gather statements, police reports, medical records, photographs, and appraisals.
• Manage litigation with defense counsel and experts; handle declaratory actions.
• Maintain diaries and file documentation per regulations and company policies.
• Present claim evaluations to obtain appropriate settlement authority.
• Maintain indemnity/expense reserves and onsite reviews as needed.

Skills

Auto claims

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Are you an experienced Litigation Specialist with experience in Auto Claims looking to join a growing company where you will be rewarded for your hard work, and have future upward career growth opportunities?

If you answered YES to the above, it's time to talk to First Chicago Insurance Company! We offer:

• First Year Hiring Bonus for direct applicants
• Growth opportunities!

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist!

The Litigation Specialist will be responsible for handling litigated and/or complex injury claims stemming from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures
• Determine coverage and draft any applicable reservations of rights letters
• Conduct prompt investigations by securing statements from the involved parties/witnesses and obtaining all necessary documents, including but not limited to, police reports, medical specials, photographs, and/or appraisals
• Litigation Management including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases, as well as declaratory judgment actions
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files
• Conduct business with vendors in a manner which maintains a reasonable expense factor and upholds the company's reputation for quality service
• Ability to research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms in order to properly adjust and conclude claims
• Evaluates and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigators
• Maintain claim files and document all claim activity in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authority
• Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves
• Conduct onsite review of defense counsel as required by management
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Department of Insurance specific to the loss state
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by direct supervisor / management

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 7-10 years of applicable auto claims handling experience
• JD a plus but not required.
• 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

First Chicago Insurance Company provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks First Chicago employees receive:

• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!

*Published ranges are estimates. Offered compensation will be based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location. In addition, starting salary may vary by position depending on whether the position is in-office, hybrid or remote.