Litigation Specialist

First Chicago Insurance Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist in Wichita, KS to manage litigated and complex auto liability claims. You will determine coverage, secure evidence, and collaborate with defense counsel to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a college degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of legal terminology, and a valid claims adjuster license. Strong negotiation and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus 5 years of claims adjusting experience.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass state licensing examinations to become a licensed claims adjuster.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigated and complex auto liability claims per office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Secure statements and collect documents (police reports, medicals, photos, etc.).
• Litigation management with defense counsel and experts.
• Maintain diaries and document activity per regulations and policies.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes and coverage forms.
• Establish reserves and present evaluations for settlement authority.
• Communicate with vendors to manage costs and quality service.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Licensed claims adjuster

Job description

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset! It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and the support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together and push and pull each other, with a synergy that can only be found in groups of good people sharing ideas. Join in on the excitement and become part of our thriving organization!

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

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