Litigation Specialist

firstchicagoinsurance; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

Telemedicine Benefit

401k with generous match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Training

Wellness Program

Company events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage litigated auto liability claims. The role involves investigations, coverage determinations, and coordination with defense teams to resolve complex cases.

Responsibilities include reserving, diary management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A college degree or 5 years of claims experience is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills.

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.

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 involved parties/witnesses and obtaining documents (police reports, medical bills, photos, appraisals).
• Litigation management including strategy with defense counsel and experts on defense cases and declaratory judgment actions.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Engage vendors to maintain reasonable expenses and uphold service quality.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms to adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate use of experts and field investigators as needed.
• Maintain claim files and document all activity per regulations and policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure settlement authority.
• Establish and maintain indemnity and expense reserves.
• Review defense counsel onsite as required by management.
• Adhere to Department of Insurance rules for the loss state.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

College degree

5 years claims adjusting experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation 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:

• 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.

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

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical and Dental
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401k with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Training Programs
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And so much more!

Visit our company website at firstchicagoinsurance.com