E&S Litigation Claims Specialist (Remote)

Selective Insurance Company of America

7d • $84,000 - $127,000 • Remote

About The Position

Selective Insurance is seeking a E&S Litigation Claims Specialist who has handled a General Liability Litigation desk. This is a remote position.
Must have expertise in handling a claim from start to finish including the initial contact with the insured, doing an investigation, conducting a full coverage review, drafting coverage letters, tendering and responding to tenders, and identifying relevant legal and coverage issues. Develop and execute litigation strategy and manage the activities of assigned defense counsel to ensure cost effective resolution of litigated claims. Also, may have some responsibility for handling non-litigated cases that are more complex and garage liability claims. The individual in this position will also ensure claims are processed within company policies, procedures, and individual's prescribed authority with exceptional standards of performance. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• CPCU designation/course work, Senior Claims Law course work, or other industry training/designations preferred.
• Multi-state licensing preferred.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years claims handling experience – specifically General Liability claims.
• Minimum 5 years experience handling litigation.

Nice To Haves

• Excess Surplus experience is a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigate litigated claims through telephone, written correspondence, and/or personal contact with claimants, attorneys, insureds, witnesses and others having pertinent information. Attend depositions, mediations and trials as needed.
• Analyze information, including depositions, expert reports, attorney evaluations, and medical reports, gained from discovery during litigation to evaluate assigned claims to determine the extent of loss, taking into consideration contributory or comparative negligence. Assign medical or other experts to case and arrange for medical examinations
• Investigate coverage and draft coverage letters, tenders, and responses to tenders.
• Process incoming calls and correspondence from insureds, claimants and agents regarding questions or problems associated with claims.
• Interact with underwriters, brokers, and agents.
• Evaluate, negotiate and settle litigated claims within delegated authority. Handle litigation files from start to finish.
• Update MCS on a continual basis to accurately reflect status of each assigned file. Do a full liability and damages analysis. Draft authority reports as need.
• Receive and approve expenses incurred to investigate, process, and handle a claim.
• Prepare check requisitions for all loss and expense payments.
• Explore salvage and subrogation potential on all claims.
• Prepare for and participate in claims review and settlement conferences.
• Close claim by issuing check or disclaimer and secure appropriate releases.

Benefits

• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees