Senior Casualty Claims Specialist
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Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Responsibilities:
Manages inventory of high value, complex litigation
The investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex commercial casualty claims, with the assistance of external service providers where appropriate
In complex claims, represent the company and clients effectively by participating in, or leading litigation teams where necessary
Independently resolve significant exposure claims on favorable terms
Effectively control the use, costs and work product of outside counsel and other external service providers
Analysis of policy coverages on standard and manuscript forms, independently identifying and evaluating coverage issues, and where necessary preparing coverage position letters
Operate within designated monetary authority for reserves, case disposition, and payments
Prepare timely and accurate reports for management on large losses; keep management informed of issues, problems, and progress on severe claims
Regular mediation or informal negotiation of claims
Make decisions which can meaningfully impact the financial results of the company
Ability to identify and initiate subrogation recovery opportunities
Occasional travel, for mediation, client/case meetings, court, or arbitral appearances, when necessary
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Litigation and insurance claim management experience, with an emphasis on product liability and construction liability matters
Expert in claims handling, coverage, correspondence, and negotiations
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to analyze medical records, expert reports, and other investigative reports
Must have a strong attention to detail and interpretations skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Multi-task and adaptable to change
The desire to exceed the expectations and requirements of external customers and internal colleagues
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, electronic file, and database systems
Travel Required: Minimal or as necessary
Manages inventory of high value, complex litigation
The investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex commercial casualty claims, with the assistance of external service providers where appropriate
In complex claims, represent the company and clients effectively by participating in, or leading litigation teams where necessary
Independently resolve significant exposure claims on favorable terms
Effectively control the use, costs and work product of outside counsel and other external service providers
Analysis of policy coverages on standard and manuscript forms, independently identifying and evaluating coverage issues, and where necessary preparing coverage position letters
Operate within designated monetary authority for reserves, case disposition, and payments
Prepare timely and accurate reports for management on large losses; keep management informed of issues, problems, and progress on severe claims
Regular mediation or informal negotiation of claims
Make decisions which can meaningfully impact the financial results of the company
Ability to identify and initiate subrogation recovery opportunities
Occasional travel, for mediation, client/case meetings, court, or arbitral appearances, when necessary
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Litigation and insurance claim management experience, with an emphasis on product liability and construction liability matters
Expert in claims handling, coverage, correspondence, and negotiations
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to analyze medical records, expert reports, and other investigative reports
Must have a strong attention to detail and interpretations skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Multi-task and adaptable to change
The desire to exceed the expectations and requirements of external customers and internal colleagues
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, electronic file, and database systems
Travel Required: Minimal or as necessary