Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Erie Insurance • Brookfield, WI

118d • $91,301 - $145,844

About The Position

This position exercises independent discretion and judgment in handling highly complex and/or high exposure commercial liability, commercial litigation, and non-litigated claims. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience handling Commercial General Liability claims. This position is remote and candidates must ideally reside in Illinois or Wisconsin. The successful candidate will handle commercial litigation matters within the Wisconsin/Illinois portion of the West region and throughout the West region as the business need requires. The candidate must be willing to travel when required for claim investigation and litigation proceedings such as attending mediations and trials.

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.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
• Pension plan for full-time employees vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• 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 community service.
• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees