Claim Litigation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of intricate coverage and high-risk claims, encompassing both litigated and non-litigated cases, from investigation to resolution.

• Conduct investigations and assess claim exposures alongside relevant policy coverage.

• Formulate strategies for claim handling, litigation, and settlements.

• Collaborate with defense attorneys, insured individuals, claimants, legal representatives, and other relevant parties.

• Assess and negotiate settlements within established authority limits.

• Set, assess, and manage claim reserves.

• Engage in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.

• Seek out subrogation, salvage, and loss mitigation opportunities.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of claims.

• Recognize potential fraud indicators and coordinate referrals to the Special Investigations Unit.

• Act as a technical resource and mentor for claims professionals.

• Communicate developments in claims, emerging trends, and areas of exposure to internal departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of insurance education and professional experience is required.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in property and casualty insurance claims is required.

• Preferred candidates will have ten or more years of claims experience, including handling commercial claims and litigation.

• Proven knowledge of complex coverage matters, high-risk claims, litigation processes, and negotiation of settlements.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Strong organizational skills and effective time management.

• Proficiency in claims management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• A professional insurance designation or active pursuit of such a designation is preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain requisite state adjuster licenses and fulfill continuing education requirements as necessary.

• Candidates must be able to reside in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

• Occasional travel is required; candidates located outside the preferred geographic area should expect approximately 10% overnight travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Support for professional development.

• Opportunities for performance-based incentive compensation.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.

• A collaborative and approachable company culture.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• Coverage of occasional travel expenses as required by business needs.