Litigation Specialist – Auto Claims Strategy

First Chicago Insurance Company; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Training & Development

Medical and Dental

401k with generous match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company events

Job summary

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. You will manage investigations, determine coverage, review case law, and strategize with defense counsel to secure settlements.

The role involves maintaining meticulous claim files, using expert input when needed, and ensuring regulatory compliance with state insurance rules.

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.
• Ability to pass written examinations 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, including 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Degree or 5 years claims adjusting experience

Job description

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to handle litigated and complex injury claims from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. You will manage investigations, determine coverage, review case law, and strategize with defense counsel to secure settlements.

The role involves maintaining meticulous claim files, using expert input when needed, and ensuring regulatory compliance with state insurance rules.