Lead Litigation Adjuster

American Family Insurance•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$88,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

You will investigate and maintains highly complex property/casualty claims. You will determine liability, secure information, review coverages, arrange appraisals, and settles claims. You will report to a senior manager, litigation. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply and should review the internal mobility guidelines in the hybrid policy reference guide for more information on potential relocation. In this primarily home-based role, you will spend 80% of your time (4+ days per week) working from home, proximate to one of our office locations (within approximately 35-50 miles). On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events. Locations are: Madison, WI; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Hopkins, MN; Keene, NH; St. Joseph; Phoenix, AZ. #LI-remote

Requirements

Coverage experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle 1st and 3rd party, multi-line claims across our operating territories
Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively handle complex claims
Extensive knowledge of policies and endorsements coverages
Successfully applied knowledge of each phase of the claim handling process
Licenses Obtain state specific property casualty claims licensing as required
Travel Requirements Up to 10%. Catastrophe travel up to 75% as applicable
Physical Requirements Work that primarily involves sitting/standing

Nice To Haves

Professionals eager to grow, learn, and contribute to a dynamic legal team
Individuals committed to excellence, integrity, and collaboration

Responsibilities

Investigate origin and cause of high exposure claims by contacting the appropriate parties including insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, contractors, experts, special investigation unit, other adjusters, public personnel, etc.
Check for prior claims and recognizes environmental exposures.
Participate in High Damage Reviews (HDR) to address coverage issues and exposure.
Handle claims on a good faith basis
Handle both 1st party and 3rd party claims under multiple policy types and numerous endorsements
Conduct on-site inspections when needed, evaluate damages and handle claim negotiations with insureds, claimants, attorneys, public adjusters
Respond to customer inquiries, make appropriate decisions, and close file as needed
Interpret and determine policies, leases, by-laws, declarations, articles, and contract coverages and applies to all parties for assigned losses.
Interpret claim history coverages
Make independent decisions but recognize when assistance is needed
Proactively provide all parties with claim process and status as appropriate; answer questions or redirect to other areas
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert for less experienced adjusters
May be required to complete other assignments, job duties, or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience