Litigation Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical, Dental and Vision Reimburse

Short Term Disability/Long Term Disb.

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

Job summary

Warrior Insurance Network in Illinois is seeking an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist to handle litigated and complex auto liability claims. Responsibilities include managing litigation with defense counsel, conducting investigations, determining coverage, and securing settlements.

Remote work considerations may apply for senior claims experience. The role requires extensive auto claims experience, legal terminology fluency, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of auto claims handling experience.
• 5 years minimum of full file auto claims experience for fully remote work consideration.
• 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.

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 all necessary documents.
• 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 to maintain reasonable expenses and quality service.
• Research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms to properly adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document all claim activity per regulations and 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 Department of Insurance rules in the loss state.
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by supervisor/management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Licensed adjuster

Job description

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

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.