Utica Mutual Insurance Company
Litigation Specialist - Auto Bodily Injury (Northeast venues)
Utica Mutual Insurance Company, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Litigation Specialist - Auto Bodily Injury (Northeast venues)
At Utica National Insurance Group, our 1,300 employees nationwide live our corporate promise every day: to make people feel secure, appreciated, and respected. We are an “A” rated, $1.7B award-winning, nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.
Headquartered in Central New York, we operate across the Eastern half of the United States, with major office locations in New Hartford, New York and Charlotte, and regional offices in Boston, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.
What you will do You’ll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving litigated auto bodily injury claims in a fair and timely manner within Northeastern venues. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare detailed coverage letters as well as handle risk transfer. Through frequent contact with defense counsel, you will use decision making skills to guide, review, and authorize work on litigated cases. Consultation with supervisors on complex coverage and litigated matters will occur as needed. This position requires advanced industry knowledge and strong claims handling acumen with a thorough understanding of state laws and requirements.
Essential Functions
Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated auto bodily injury claims in a fair and timely manner.
Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention.
Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
Operate independently and resolve claims within and assigned authority.
Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters.
Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds agents and legal representatives.
Review court decisions. law, and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
Effectively handle the complex/serious claims within Regional Operations.
Provide an excellent customer service experience on all claims.
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conform with all corporate policies and procedures.
What you need
Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
5+ years of auto bodily injury claims experience.
Experience in handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills required.
Knowledge of multiple venues in the Northeast.
Licensing Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained withing the timeframe set forth by the company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Salary Range: $82,000-$120,000
The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications
We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Additional Information This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.
Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Headquartered in Central New York, we operate across the Eastern half of the United States, with major office locations in New Hartford, New York and Charlotte, and regional offices in Boston, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus, Richmond, and Chicago.
What you will do You’ll be responsible for investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving litigated auto bodily injury claims in a fair and timely manner within Northeastern venues. With skills in detail orientation and analysis, you will interpret coverage and prepare detailed coverage letters as well as handle risk transfer. Through frequent contact with defense counsel, you will use decision making skills to guide, review, and authorize work on litigated cases. Consultation with supervisors on complex coverage and litigated matters will occur as needed. This position requires advanced industry knowledge and strong claims handling acumen with a thorough understanding of state laws and requirements.
Essential Functions
Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve litigated auto bodily injury claims in a fair and timely manner.
Interpret coverage to include drafting of comprehensive coverage position letters, evaluate damages, and negotiate settlements with limited supervisor intervention.
Control, direct, authorize, and review activities of assigned defense counsel.
Operate independently and resolve claims within and assigned authority.
Consult with supervisor on more complex coverage and litigated matters.
Attend mediations, trials, and hearings as needed to include interaction with insureds agents and legal representatives.
Review court decisions. law, and coverage interpretations and have a broad knowledge and understanding of the law and claim practices.
Effectively handle the complex/serious claims within Regional Operations.
Provide an excellent customer service experience on all claims.
Additional Responsibilities
Serve as mentor to lesser experienced team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conform with all corporate policies and procedures.
What you need
Four year degree preferred or equivalent experience.
5+ years of auto bodily injury claims experience.
Experience in handling litigated files with strong coverage analysis skills required.
Knowledge of multiple venues in the Northeast.
Licensing Required to obtain your license(s) as an adjuster in the state(s) in which you are assigned to adjust claims. Licensing must be obtained withing the timeframe set forth by the company and must be maintained as needed throughout your employment.
Salary Range: $82,000-$120,000
The final salary to be paid and position within the internal salary range is reflective of the employee’s work experience, their geographic location, education, certification(s), scope and responsibilities in the role, and additional qualifications
We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan (Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
Company-Paid Family Leave
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
Student Loan Refinancing Services
Care.com Membership with Back-up Care, Senior Solutions
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Matching Gifts program
Employee Referral Award Program
Wellness programs
Additional Information This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.
Apply now and find out what it’s like to be a part of an amazing team, thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application, you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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