Litigation Specialist

Warrior Insurance Network • Bedford Park, IL

21h

About The Position

Warrior Insurance Network is seeking an experienced Litigation Claims Specialist to handle litigated and/or complex injury claims arising from Personal Auto and Commercial Auto Liability policies. The role involves investigating and adjusting claims, managing litigation, evaluating settlement and reserve needs, and maintaining compliant claim files. Fully remote work consideration requires at least five years of full-file auto claims experience.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of applicable auto claims handling experience.
• At least 5 years of full-file auto claims experience for consideration for fully remote work.
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass written examinations where required by state statutes to become a licensed claim adjuster.

Nice To Haves

• Prior non-standard auto claims experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office procedures.
• Determine coverage and draft applicable reservations of rights letters.
• Conduct prompt investigations by securing statements from involved parties and witnesses and obtaining necessary documents, including police reports, medical specials, photographs, and appraisals.
• Manage litigation, including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases and declaratory judgment actions.
• Maintain an appropriate diary on all open files.
• Conduct business with vendors in a manner that maintains reasonable expenses and upholds the company’s reputation for quality service.
• Research and interpret case law, statutes, and coverage forms to properly adjust and conclude claims.
• Evaluate and determine the potential use of experts and/or field investigators.
• Maintain claim files and document claim activity in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authority.
• Establish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reserves.
• Conduct onsite reviews of defense counsel as required by management.
• Adhere to Department of Insurance rules and regulations specific to the loss state.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the direct supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Training and development
• Medical, dental, and vision reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine benefit
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Company-sponsored events
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed