Senior Litigation Examiner - Insurance Claims & Coverage

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental and vision

Matched 401(k) plan

Volunteer day

Job summary

NAMICO, part of NAMIC, seeks a Litigation Examiner in our claims department to manage Directors & Officers, E&O, EPLI and related claims. The role includes file reviews, liability analysis, reserving, and coordinating defense counsel, with responsibilities for loss prevention materials and seminars.

Essential duties include diarying claims, setting reserves, and presenting at mediations or trials. Travel may be required to support out-of-state and Canadian matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in personal lines insurance (property or liability) and/or commercial insurance lines (property or liability) claim handling.
• Experience in litigation management and/or professional liability claims.
• Ability to travel out of state regularly and occasionally to Canada.
• Juris Doctor preferred.
• Licensing in States where required securing reciprocal licenses when available.
• Insurance certification/designations are encouraged.
• Familiarity of insurance contracts and industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of tort law, contract law and liability concepts applicable to Professional Liability claims.
• Background in claims adjusting with litigation management experience.
• Effective public speaking skills on as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for claim files as assigned by VP-Claims & CEO.
• Reviews claims as to coverage under NAMICO program policy.
• Issues Reservation of Rights letters and Coverage disclaimer letters.
• Reviews claims as to liability and formulate claim resolution strategy.
• Retains and manages defense counsel on all litigated claim files, including budgets and action plans.
• Maintains diary on all assigned claims and monitors reserves.
• Presents Loss Prevention seminars and articles as needed.
• Meets with appropriate parties, attends mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Resolves claims within authority or seeks further authorization.

Skills

Public speaking

Litigation management

Claims adjusting

Tort law knowledge

Contract law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

NAMICO, part of NAMIC, seeks a Litigation Examiner in our claims department to manage Directors & Officers, E&O, EPLI and related claims. The role includes file reviews, liability analysis, reserving, and coordinating defense counsel, with responsibilities for loss prevention materials and seminars.

Essential duties include diarying claims, setting reserves, and presenting at mediations or trials. Travel may be required to support out-of-state and Canadian matters.