Litigation Specialist

Warrior Insurance Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Warrior Insurance Network in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist to handle litigated and complex auto liability claims. Responsibilities include investigations, coverage determinations, and coordinating with defense counsel to achieve settlements.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years auto claims experience, knowledge of legal/medical terminology, and a valid claims adjuster license. Remote work considerations may apply; strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of auto claims handling experience.
• 5 years minimum of full file auto claims experience for remote work consideration.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims per office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Investigate promptly by obtaining statements and documents (police reports, medicals, photos, appraisals).
• Manage litigation strategies with defense counsel and experts, incl. declaratory actions.
• Maintain diaries on open files and manage vendor relationships to control costs.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms to adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate use of experts/field investigators and maintain reserves.
• Document all activity per regulations and policies and present evaluations for settlements.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Licensed adjuster

Education

Licensed claim adjuster (state license)

Job description

We Offer

• Competitive Salaries
• Excellent benefits
• 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
• 5 years minimum of full file auto claims experience for fully remote work consideration!
• Prior non-standard auto claims experience 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

Benefits

Warrior Insurance Network (WIN) provides a competitive benefits package to all full- time employees. Following are some of the perks Warrior Insurance Network (WIN) employees receive:

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

Estimated Compensation Range: $75k/year-$100k/year*

• 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.