Litigation Specialist – Auto Claims & Strategy

First Chicago Insurance Company; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salaries

Training & development

Medical and dental

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Company events

Descripción de la vacante

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage litigated and complex injury claims arising from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto liability policies. The role involves evaluating coverage, conducting investigations, and coordinating with defense counsel.

Responsibilities include reserving, preparing evaluations for settlement authority, and ensuring compliance with state insurance regulations and internal procedures.

Formación

• Bachelor-level or higher education with applicable claims knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass state-required examinations to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Responsabilidades

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft reservations of rights letters.
• Conduct investigations by securing statements, police reports, medical bills, photos, and appraisals.
• Manage litigation with defense counsel and experts; handle declaratory judgments as needed.
• Maintain diaries on open files and manage vendor relations within cost controls.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms to adjust and settle claims.
• Assess use of experts and field investigators; document all activity per policy and regulations.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure settlement authority and maintain reserves.
• Conduct onsite reviews of defense counsel as required by management.
• Comply with Department of Insurance rules for the loss state and company policies.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

Educación

College Degree

Descripción del empleo

First Chicago Insurance Company is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage litigated and complex injury claims arising from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto liability policies. The role involves evaluating coverage, conducting investigations, and coordinating with defense counsel.

Responsibilities include reserving, preparing evaluations for settlement authority, and ensuring compliance with state insurance regulations and internal procedures.