Homeowner Liability Lead Litigation Desk Adjuster (Primarily Home)
American Family Insurance · Madison, WI · 4 days ago
Finance$88k–$145k/yrFull-time
Primary Accountabilities
- Investigates origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
- Checks for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
- Participates in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure.
- Handles claims on a good faith basis.
- Handles both 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
- Conducts on-site inspections when needed, evaluates damages and handles claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
- Responds to customer inquiries, makes appropriate decisions, and closes file as needed.
- Interprets and determines policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
- Interprets claim history coverages.
- Makes independent decisions but recognizes when assistance is needed.
- Proactively provides all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answers questions or redirects to other areas.
- Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to handle 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories.
- Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims.
- Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages.
- Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process.
- Litigation experience preferred but not required.