Casualty Claims Consultant

FBL Financial Group, Inc. • Huron, SD

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About The Position

With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.
As a Casualty Claims Consultant you will manage claims in litigation. You will also:

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent plus seven years of relevant experience required.
• Current license to practice law , and continue to maintain license status required.
• This position will be primarily responsible for Commercial claims in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
• Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
• Must be able to fully appraise all damage aspects and have strong knowledge of tort law.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial claims coverage analysis and litigation experience preferred.
• Litigation Supervisor or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign litigated files to panel counsel and work with panel counsel to oversee litigation strategy, including any discovery, motion, and trial strategies.
• Contribute to the financial success of Farm Bureau Financial Services by determining when cases should be settled, tried, or submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Attend mediations and/or trials on behalf of Farm Bureau Financial Services with State and Commercial Business Unit claims staff members when requested or when necessary.
• Ensure case reserves are adequate.
• Work in conjunction with Business Units partners to ensure that required reinsurance reports/billings are completed and filed on a timely basis when necessary.
• Maintain records on legal counsel and litigated cases and provide reports as requested.
• Serve as a resource to all claims personnel on legal issues and casualty policy interpretation.

Benefits

• You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities.
• We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options.
• We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, and teams who know how to have fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level