Litigation Specialist Job at Meadowbrook Insurance Group Inc.
- Handle suits on third party litigated claim files, including collaborating with and managing outside counsel and complex litigated claims files as assigned.
- Analyze coverage issues on litigated claim files, and claim files with potential for litigation.
- Assist with negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and settlement procedures as assigned.
- Attend and provide litigation advice in claim review meetings.
- Coordinate referral with AVP of Claims or VP of Claims on other litigated claims requests to outside counsel.
- Conduct legal research as necessary on pending suit files and as requested by other departments.
- Conduct audits of litigated claims files.
- Review company policy forms as needed.
- Research and write brief opinions on legal issues.
- Recommend reserve and payment changes as necessary for the file.
- Provide and report claims information to Senior Management on an as needed basis.
- Assist Forms Committee; propose changes/revisions/amendments to company policy forms, make appropriate policy language recommendations and draft policy language for new forms.
- Must adhere to the company code of ethics.
- Other duties as assigned by General Counsel, Sr. Claims Management, or Executive Management.
- Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.
- Attendence
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Bachelor Degree from a 4 year college or university.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the state bar preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience adjusting commercial claims for an insurance carrier or an attorney experienced in litigating or handling insurance claims.
- Ability to analyze coverage submissions and provide assistance.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work for self and others.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Superior problem-solving ability.
- Thorough knowledge of claim procedures, policies, terminology, etc.
- Computer proficient with Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Possess State adjusting license(s) as applicable.
- Ensure assigned files are handled in good faith as defined by statute, case-law and Corporate standards.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Sit, stand, walk/ambulatory
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
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