Litigation Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Commitment to Training & Development

Medical and Dental

Telemedicine Benefit

401k with a generous company match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Wellness Program

Fun company sponsored events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company (FCIC) is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist in Houston, Texas. The candidate will handle litigation claims, conduct investigations, and collaborate with defense counsel. A college degree or five years of auto claims adjusting experience is required, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 5 years of applicable auto claims adjusting experience or a college degree.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass state examinations to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Conduct investigations by securing statements and documents.
• Manage litigation and strategize with defense counsel on cases.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of legal terminology

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

College Degree or 5 years of auto claims adjusting experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist!

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:

• College Degree and / or 5 years of applicable auto 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.

Competitive 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!