Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance • Elk Grove Township, IL

6d • Remote

About The Position

Exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling highly complex and/or high exposure commercial liability, commercial litigation, and non-litigated claims.

This position is being reposted, if you have applied your application is under review and you do not need to reapply.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience handling Commercial General Liability claims.
The successful candidate will ideally reside in the state of Illinois, Wisconsin or Indiana.
The successful candidate will handle commercial litigation matters within the Illinois, Wisconsin or Indiana portion of the West region and throughout the West region as the business need requires.
This a remote work from home position.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required for claim investigation and litigation proceedings such as attending mediations and trials.

The successful candidate will have the licenses required for KY at the time of hire or within 45 days if external and 90 days if an internal hire. Other state license requirements to be secured as the business need arises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of claim handling or related experience required, or;
• Associate degree and 8 years of claim handling or related experience required; or
• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of claim handling or related experience required.
• Strong knowledge and experience in tort/contract law and complex/high exposure commercial claims handling required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation claim handling experience preferred.
• Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred.
• Appropriate license as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies.
• Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits.
• Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines.
• Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines.
• Responds to claim complaints and inquiries.
• Trains and mentors.
• Documents claim files.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED