Litigation Specialist

FCIC; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Medical and Dental

401k with a company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

FCIC in Dodge City, Kansas is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage litigated claims related to Personal and Commercial Auto Liability policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for thorough investigations, maintaining claim files, and adhering to insurance regulations. Required qualifications include a College Degree or 5 years of claims adjusting experience and strong negotiation and communication skills. The role comes with competitive salaries, training and development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of applicable claims adjusting experience.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Ability to pass state examinations to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Conduct prompt investigations securing statements and obtaining necessary documents.
• Maintain appropriate diary on all open files.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations for settlements.
• Adhere to the Department of Insurance regulations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Degree

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.

Benefits

• 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!