Litigation Specialist – P&C Insurance

Role Overview

• Direct, control and resolve lawsuits against policyholders and the company.
• Analyze, evaluate and negotiate lawsuit claims against policyholders and supervise outside counsel in negotiation and resolution, where necessary.
• Monitor and control legal fees and loss adjustment expenses; supervise payment of same.
• Prepare necessary reports including Legal Claim Evaluation, Large Loss, monthly activity reports, and other reports as needed.
• Provide management with feedback regarding suit files to further improve claims handling.
• Generate case evaluations and participate in round table reviews regarding coverage, liability, and damages with specific attention to legal implications, financial implications, and relevant case law.
• Attend pretrials, mediations, arbitrations and settlement conferences, as needed, to effectively manage and settle claims.
• Attend trials involving policyholders as the company's representative, when necessary.
• Pursue appropriate continuing education to remain knowledgeable of changes and trends in insurance and tort law.
• Commit to personal growth through education, company and community engagement.
• Advise the Litigation Manager or AVP Litigation Services on potential modifications to current policies and procedures based upon changes in the legal environment.
• Support the relationship management culture of the company and litigation services department with specific attention to a selection of core defense firms as a relationship team member.
• Continuously monitor, evaluate and manage the performance of outside counsel, to promote continuous improvement and deliver desired outcomes to all key stakeholders.
• Provide feedback on performance and act as intermediary, as necessary.
• Serve as an actively engaged member of Litigation Services, claims organization and company integrated teams, as required, or assigned.
• Participate in project work, providing the perspective of Claims and Litigation Services.
• Support every associate and department of the company as needed or requested.
• Accept personal responsibility for quality results, for treating others professionally and respectfully, and for using productive communication that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Travel will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree ,CPCU, ARM, or similar IIA designation and/or Paralegal certificate required.
• Proven ability to independently investigate, evaluate claims and direct outside counsel for cases at all levels of complexity.
• Commercial lines experience is preferred for this position.
• First Party Property experience is preferred for this position, including experience with the appraisal process.
• Experience handling claims in litigation is required.
• Must understand multiple areas of law and must have a thorough knowledge of medical terms and treatments.
• Highly knowledgeable with rules of civil procedure is preferred.
• The ability to perform legal research and to construct effective summaries is required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-provided life and income protection plans
• Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Hybrid and remote depending on the role