Litigation Specialist - Remote

Selective Insurance Company of America

25d • $84,000 - $127,000 • Remote

About The Position

Selective Insurance is seeking a Litigation Specialist for this remote position. The ideal candidate will be located the west, southern or heartland region.
This role will Investigate, negotiate, and conclude by settlement or denial complex and challenging litigated claims, including litigation in multiple different states, venued in state or federal courts. Must have expertise in commercial and personal lines, as well as coverage, contractual and legal issues. Develop and execute litigation strategy and manage the activities of assigned defense counsel to ensure cost effective resolution of litigated claims. Litigated claims handled may be large and complex involving a large amount of legal expenses. 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

• Must be able to handle litigation files from start to finish.
• College degree preferred.
• Prefer 7-10 years General Liability claims experience required.
• 3+ years of GL Litigation experience preferred.

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 in order 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 when necessary.
• Process incoming calls and correspondence from insureds, claimants and agents regarding questions or problems associated with claims. Interact with underwriters and agents on claim resolution.
• 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 fie and to initiate percentage of negligence on the part of the insured to determine "chargeablity".
• 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 denial and securing appropriate releases.
• 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 in order 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 when necessary.
• Process incoming calls and correspondence from insureds, claimants and agents regarding questions or problems associated with claims. Interact with underwriters and agents on claim resolution.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and settle litigated claims within delegated authority. Handle litigation files from start to finish.
• Update claims 365 on a continual basis to accurately reflect status of each assigned fie and to initiate percentage of negligence on the part of the insured to determine "chargeablity".
• Receive and approve expenses incurred to investigate, process, and handle a claim.
• Prepare check requisitions for all loss and expense payments.
• Explore subrogation potential on all claims. Explore potential for risk transfer opportunities if they present themselves.
• Prepare for and participate in all pre-trial conference calls to discuss values and strategies with management, handling adjuster and defense counsel.
• Close claim by issuing check or denial and securing appropriate releases.
• Participate in yearly trainings for the litigation/CCU unit which may require travel.

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.
• Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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