Litigation Specialist

About Us

At First Chicago Insurance Company, our employees are our biggest asset. It is our mission to attract and retain intelligent, motivated, ethical employees who strive for excellence and growth, and to keep those employees happy and engaged. We provide the tools and support our employees need to grow both professionally and personally. We encourage self-improvement and celebrate success by rewarding ideas and results. We realize the strength of teamwork and its ability to join individuals together, fostering synergy through shared ideas.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft any applicable reservations of rights letters.
• Conduct prompt investigations by securing statements from involved parties/witnesses and obtaining necessary documents, including but not limited to police reports, medical specials, photographs, and/or appraisals.
• Litigation management, including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases, as well as declaratory judgment actions.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Conduct business with vendors in a manner that maintains reasonable expenses and upholds the company's reputation for quality service.
• Research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms to properly adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate and determine the potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document all claim activity in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authority.
• Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves.
• Conduct onsite reviews of defense counsel as required by management.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Department of Insurance specific to the loss state.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by direct supervisor/management.

Requirements

• College degree and/or 5 years of applicable claims adjusting experience.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Commitment to your training and development.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Telemedicine benefit.
• 401k with a generous company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training programs.
• Wellness program.
• Fun company-sponsored events.