Lead Litigation Adjuster
American Family Insurance · Phoenix, AZ · 1 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%.
- Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable.
- Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.