Claims Specialist - Auto Liability & Litigation

Nutrien • Deerfield, IL

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About The Position

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future , is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien. We are seeking an experienced Advisor, Claims & Risk to provide strategic oversight and hands ‑ on management of claims and litigation matters, with a primary focus on auto liability. This role plays a critical advisory function across the business, working closely with Legal, Insurance, Finance, and external partners to mitigate risk, manage litigation, and ensure claims are handled efficiently and consistently. The successful candidate will bring strong claims expertise, litigation knowledge, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and mentor junior team members. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of claims, litigation, and enterprise risk, with meaningful exposure to complex matters and senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in protecting the business while contributing to process improvement, mentoring, and long ‑ term risk strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in a claims-related position
• Strong working knowledge of insurance coverage, claims handling, self‑insured retentions, and litigation processes
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross‑functional teams
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• High proficiency in reading and interpreting legal terms, conditions, and documentation
• Demonstrated legal writing and professional correspondence skills
• Ability to recognize and escalate complex or high‑risk claim issues appropriately
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Workshare Compare, and legal file management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, insurers, counsel, and external parties
• Responsive and service‑oriented approach to internal and external inquiries

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a recognized Paralegal program is preferred but not essential
• Experience with Riskonnect or similar claims management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of SharePoint is an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for all claims submitted to the Claims Department, providing guidance to the business and the Coordinator, Claims & Risk
• Conduct risk assessments on claims and develop strategies to minimize financial and operational exposure
• Track, manage, and follow all claims through resolution, including participation in settlement discussions and negotiations
• Act as the primary contact for all auto liability claims and litigation in collaboration with the Manager, Litigation and Sr. Legal Counsel
• Work closely with internal insurance teams, TPAs (including ESIS and AXA), and outside counsel to resolve claims and manage litigation
• Participate in mediations, counsel selection, reserve setting, and claim and litigation reviews
• Review subpoenas received for the Retail business and coordinate with outside counsel on document collection and recommended objections
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating Release and Settlement Agreements, ensuring required approvals are obtained and settlement funds are processed accurately
• Draft professional correspondence related to claims, including denials, tenders, and settlement communications with internal stakeholders, customers, insurers, and opposing counsel
• Manage litigated matters within the Legal Department’s litigation management database
• Prepare and present updates for quarterly meetings with insurance providers, finance (for claim accruals), and TPAs
• Manage claims data within claims management software, ensuring accurate records, proper system integration, and effective electronic file management
• Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to the business on open claims and auto litigation
• Oversee services rendered by TPAs, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and addressing performance issues as needed
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to develop, update, or improve company policies related to claims and risk
• Partner with the Credit Department on claims involving outstanding credit accounts
• Support the Insurance Department with annual policy reviews and renewals by preparing claims and litigation reports
• Attend meetings and assist with training initiatives related to claims processes and legal compliance
• Mentor and support the development of the Claims & Risk Coordinator

Benefits

• We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week.
• In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.
• Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan and long-term incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees