Senior Litigation Manager

2 weeks ago

Mount Prospect, United States American Freedom Insurance Company Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Litigation Manager (Hybrid)

At American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC), we thrive in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry, driven by a collaborative team environment. As a growing and dynamic mid-sized enterprise, we currently serve Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, with expansion plans into Texas. Our unwavering commitment to success has earned us a prestigious "A+" Superior rating from A.M. Best, reflecting our dedication to exceptional results.

Responsibilities

  • This position reports to Senior Management
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel on the evaluation and appropriate handling of auto claims across many states
  • Adjust a variety of automobile insurance losses in pre-litigation or early litigation stage, primarily third-party claims
  • Favorably negotiate and settle attorney represented claims expeditiously
  • Identify coverage issues based on a thorough knowledge of the policy and applicable laws/regulations
  • Responsible for an inventory of legal files
  • Identify high priority cases and keep on a close diary
  • Draft coverage position letters or correspondence as needed
  • Control claim costs and expenses to the extent possible
  • Work with Legal and Claim Departments to effectively determine liability and appropriate settlements
  • Identify process improvements to increase efficiency
  • Assist in responding to attorney, regulatory, producer and consumer inquiries

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (Law Degree a plus)
  • Minimum 6 years auto insurance claim experience in multiple states
  • Good judgment in the evaluation of attorney represented auto injury and property damage claims
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Responsible to follow up on problematic claims
  • Attention to detail and high quality of work
  • Ability to fast-track claims
  • Street smarts
  • Strong liability analysis skills
  • Expert in interpreting policy contracts and coverages
  • Excellent understanding of auto insurance carrier regulations, judicial decisions and laws in multiple states
  • Ability to problem solve and find solutions expeditiously
  • Understands concepts of court processes
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. We value and require open communication
  • Claim adjuster license(s) a plus
  • Proficiency with technology, primarily Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

The Position:

  • Regular Full Time
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401K - with company contribution of up to 6% of salary
  • Attractive Health insurance plans – Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO or HSA
  • Generous PTO & Holiday pay
  • We value you as an employee as an individual. We seek a healthy work-life balance for our staff
  • Business Casual Work Environment
  • We’re a financially strong A+ Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best and we’re expanding. You’ll get hands-on experience & ample learning opportunities.\

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

For more information about American Freedom Insurance, please visit www.americanfreedomins.com

Company DescriptionAmerican Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a midsized, profitable, and expanding nonstandard automobile insurance company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and soon Texas. We are looking for a highly motivated sales driven individual to contribute in a fast paced, expanding organization. AFIC is an “A+” Superior rated financial organization.Company DescriptionAmerican Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a midsized, profitable, and expanding nonstandard automobile insurance company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and soon Texas. We are looking for a highly motivated sales driven individual to contribute in a fast paced, expanding organization. AFIC is an “A+” Superior rated financial organization.

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