Litigation Specialist

Allstate Insurance Company

$71K — $113K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ontario, CA
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years handling litigation claims in Bodily Injury claims environment.
  • Strong strategic negotiation skills for early resolution.
  • Ability to quickly assess situations and manage stakeholders effectively.
  • Completion or enrollment in CIP designation is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and settle litigation files of various complexity.
  • Direct and guide defense counsel's activities for timely case resolution.
  • Interpret complex insurance wording and case law, and establish reserves.
  • Review reports from defense counsel and approve settlements within authorization limits.
  • Attend mediations, settlement meetings, and hearings as required.
  • Provide input into regional cost containment strategies.
  • Identify emerging trends and challenges impacting claims resolution.

Benefits

  • Role is remote, offering flexibility in work environment.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and coaching of junior staff.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making regarding claims management.
  • Access to utilize AI technology tools in the recruitment process.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Our team is expanding, and our National Claims team is actively seeking to hire a Litigation Specialist, Casualty Claims Bodily Injury, for our National Bodily Injury team. Reporting to the Manager Casualty Claims Litigation, in this role, you will be responsible for the full handling of litigation claims with an emphasis on timely and fair resolution.

Role Designation: Remote

Accountabilities:
  • Investigate and settle litigation files of various complexity.
  • Direct and guides activities of defense counsel, to bring cases to optimum & timely resolution.
  • Interprets complex insurance wordings/case law, determines policy coverages, and establishes reserves.
  • Review and assess reports from defense counsel, approve settlements and process payments within established authorization limits or approval of management.
  • Attend private mediations, settlement meetings, hearings, etc. as required.
  • Provide input into the development of tactics relating to regional cost containment strategies.
  • Identify & understand emerging trends and problems with consideration given to multiple variables, i.e., legislation, interpretations, impacts severity initiatives to improve results.
  • Mentor and coach junior claim staff as required.


Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of strong insurance background handling litigation claims in a Bodily Injury claims environment.
  • Strategic negotiation skills drive early resolution without unnecessary delay.
  • Ability to assess situations and exposure quickly, manage stakeholders effectively, and guide others towards mutually beneficial settlements and agreements.
  • Enrolled in, or completion of, CIP designation is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills.


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Skills
Bodily Injury Claims, Casualty Insurance, Claims Litigation, Communication, Insurance

Compensation
Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 71,400.00 - 113,925.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.

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