Lead Litigation Adjuster
American Family Insurance · Minneapolis, MN · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$88k–$145k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Investigate 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.
- Check for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
- Participate in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure.
- Handle claims on a good faith basis.
- Handle both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements.
- Conduct on-site inspections when needed, evaluate damages and handle claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters.
- Respond to customer inquiries, make appropriate decisions, and close file as needed.
- Interpret and determine policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
- Interpret claim history coverages.
- Make independent decisions but recognize when assistance is needed.
- Proactively provide all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answer questions or redirect to other areas.
- Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters.
- May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
Who We’re Looking For
- Professionals eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a dynamic legal team.
- Individuals committed to excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
What We Need From You
- Coverage experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 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.
Requirements
- Licenses: Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10%.
- Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits.
- A competitive 401(k) contribution.
- A pension plan.
- An annual incentive.
- 9 paid holidays.
- A paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees).
- A student loan repayment program.
- Paid-family leave.
Additional Information
- To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.
- We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.