Claims Litigation Manager - Auto

USAA • Chesapeake, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Claims Litigation Manager - Auto. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 3 days per week. This position can be based in our San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Charlotte, NC; Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL offices. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Responsible for managing moderately complex litigation arising out of the auto or property contract in compliance with state laws and regulations, to include creating strategy for defense or settlement, evaluating, negotiating, and collaborating with defense counsel to secure appropriate resolution. Accountable for delivering a concierge level of best-in-class member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice and empathy. Manages moderately complex litigation to include serious injury or property damage, questionable damages, questionable liability and questionable coverage issues. Applies intermediate knowledge of claims litigation processes. Proactively manages litigation and acts as liaison with members, internal and external counsel. Clearly documents litigation strategy, litigation budget, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, settlement, and trial decisions. Represents USAA at mediations, case conferences, and/or trials. Reviews, audits, and approves legal fees and expenses. Partners and/or directs law firm vendors to facilitate timely lawsuit resolution. Holds law firm vendors accountable for following Defense Counsel Litigation Handling Requirements. Recognizes and solves routine and intermediate issues arising out of legal case management. Follows practices and processes to achieve results to positively impact the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team; proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes. Interacts with membership, attorneys and management to advise on moderately complex litigation. Ensures members receive high levels of service from themselves and law firm vendors. May act as an informal resource for team members. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree (8 years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• 4 years work experience handling liability and first party claims or progressive experience in litigation.
• 2 years customer contact experience.
• Claims adjusters license in assigned state or ability to obtain license within 3 months.
• Demonstrated negotiation and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills with experience as an effective liaison between partners, members, outside counsel and management.
• Knowledge of P&C policies state laws.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to claims and claims litigation.
• Experience handling large losses auto, property or commercial.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years' experience handling casualty liability claims to include bodily injury and uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury claims.
• 2+ years' direct handling of Auto Bodily Injury and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Litigation to resolution.
• Familiarity with injury claims litigation processes
• Experience working injury claims in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
• Continuing Education to include any relevant insurance designations (SCLA, CPCU, AIC, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing moderately complex litigation arising out of the auto or property contract in compliance with state laws and regulations, to include creating strategy for defense or settlement, evaluating, negotiating, and collaborating with defense counsel to secure appropriate resolution.
• Accountable for delivering a concierge level of best-in-class member service through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communications, advice and empathy.
• Manages moderately complex litigation to include serious injury or property damage, questionable damages, questionable liability and questionable coverage issues.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of claims litigation processes.
• Proactively manages litigation and acts as liaison with members, internal and external counsel.
• Clearly documents litigation strategy, litigation budget, investigation, evaluation, negotiation, settlement, and trial decisions.
• Represents USAA at mediations, case conferences, and/or trials.
• Reviews, audits, and approves legal fees and expenses.
• Partners and/or directs law firm vendors to facilitate timely lawsuit resolution.
• Holds law firm vendors accountable for following Defense Counsel Litigation Handling Requirements.
• Recognizes and solves routine and intermediate issues arising out of legal case management.
• Follows practices and processes to achieve results to positively impact the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team; proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes.
• Interacts with membership, attorneys and management to advise on moderately complex litigation.
• Ensures members receive high levels of service from themselves and law firm vendors.
• May act as an informal resource for team members.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

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