Senior Casualty Claim Analyst - Litigation

PURE Insurance • Scottsdale, AZ

2d • $110,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Claim Analyst, Litigation Specialist is a key member of the PURE Casualty Claims team reporting to the Casualty Litigation Manager. The Litigation Specialist may be based remotely out of their home, or in a regional PURE office. The primary goals of this position are to deliver flawless service to our members and broker partners, while handling a pending caseload of primarily third-party, litigated claims in full compliance with good faith claim handling standards and in accordance with PURE’s Best Claim Practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of direct casualty experience.
• 5+ years of direct experience in handling both Auto & General Liability litigated files, complex first and third-party bodily injury and complex coverage claims.
• Proven ability to handle complex first and third party Auto and GL bodily injury and coverage claims including, but not limited to, exposures of $250K plus.
• Experience handling litigated files as well as files that involve arbitration and mediation, including in person attendance at legal proceedings as required.
• Working knowledge of excel, word, and email applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly detailed and organized, capable of prioritizing multiple competing tasks, and assuring consistently high levels of accuracy.
• Demonstrate integrity, exhibit team spirit and enthusiasm, and establish trust and credibility.
• Agile learner who can quickly absorb information and apply it to current business situations.
• Aim to bring your best every day: you’re here because you want to be part of a team that makes a real impact and aims high.
• Be a student and a teacher: share your knowledge and talents and be willing to listen and learn from those around you.
• Get comfortable being uncomfortable: we face tough moments and obstacles with a “courage over comfort” approach and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Be a culture builder: building a positive culture is everyone's responsibility, based on care, respect and openness to diverse perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the high-net-worth industry a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development including completion of one or more advanced educational or industry designations such as JD, MBA, CPCU, AIC, or CCLA.

Responsibilities

• Handle a target pending caseload of 125 – 150 litigated exposures, ranging in value of up to $750k.
• Manage incoming new loss volume, phone calls, emails, and system data in a timely manner. This includes newly received lawsuits, time limited demands, etc. Evaluate and process transactions, including invoice and budget review, in claim and policy administration systems. Input all claim data for reporting.
• Analyze coverage under the policies. Draft Reservation of Rights (“RORs”) letters, and disclaimer letters. Communicate coverage positions to PURE Members and brokers in professional manner.
• Investigate new losses through outside vendor resources in a timely and effective manner, including taking statements as needed, preserving evidence, etc. Formulate a “Joint Strategy Agreement” (“JSA”) that documents your defense strategy based off known evidence; partner with defense counsel to bring strategy to life.
• Evaluation and reserve injury claims to their settlement value. Own all aspects of negotiation and claim resolution. Complete in a timely and efficient manner maintaining a 1:1 closing ratio.
• Draft high quality “Large Loss Notices” (“LLNs”) for senior leadership.
• Attend mediations and trials, often in person, to represent the company and effect settlement negotiations as warranted. Travel on behalf of the company as needed, which may range up to 50% during busy months.
• Provide a superior customer service experience for our Members and broker partners.
• Establish a cadence for updates to the Member/broker, then adhere to the cadence to ensure that all updates are timely delivered, and our partners are always knowledgeable regarding the claim’s development.

Benefits

• Opportunities to stretch and grow: your professional and personal development matters to us. We’re committed to providing experiences through on-the-job learning and professional development that increase your impact and rewards.
• Clarity and kindness: you can rely on us to be open, honest and supportive, offering clarity on what success looks like.
• Support in good times and bad: we believe in showing up for each other consistently, not only when it’s easy. You can expect a thoughtful partner, even when we disagree.
• A community that cares: we are committed to sustaining a community in which each person feels cared for as an individual. We lift each other up, celebrate wins together and support one another through challenges in work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree