Litigation Specialist - P&C Insurance

The salary range for this job posting is $77,450.00 - $123,921.00 annually + bonus + benefits.

Pay Type:

Salary The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay and job title, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors, and will fall within the stated range. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Encova Insurance is seeking a Litigation Specialist to join our team! This role will have the option to be work home-based but you must reside in one of the states where we are licensed for payroll as seen on our careers page. For this position, we strongly prefer a candidate with first party property, dealership and first party medical experience. This role will report to the Assistant Vice President Claims Litigation. Are you a Referral? If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team. Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details. Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll.

Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Litigation Specialist serves Litigation Services, the Claim organization and Encova through efficient and effective handling of litigated claims throughout the country. The Litigation Specialist will demonstrate superior skill, ability and judgment in the independent handling of litigated claims at multiple levels of complexity and exposure, in varied subjects, and possess qualities of leadership, innovation, and collaboration that will lead defense counsel in an integrated effort to deliver superior service to policyholders. Litigation Services is committed to earning the loyalty and satisfaction of its key stakeholders through a culture of superior customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Direct, control and resolve lawsuits against policyholders and the company. Analyze, evaluate and negotiate lawsuit claims against policyholders and supervise outside counsel in negotiation and resolution, where necessary. Monitor and control legal fees and loss adjustment expenses; supervise payment of same. Prepare necessary reports including Legal Claim Evaluation, Large Loss, monthly activity reports, and other reports as needed. Provide management with feedback regarding suit files to further improve claims handling. Generate case evaluations and participate in round table reviews regarding coverage, liability, and damages with specific attention to legal implications, financial implications, and relevant case law. Attend pretrials, mediations, arbitrations and settlement conferences, as needed, to effectively manage and settle claims. Attend trials involving policyholders as the company's representative, when necessary. Pursue appropriate continuing education to remain knowledgeable of changes and trends in insurance and tort law. Commit to personal growth through education, company and community engagement. Advise the Litigation Manager or AVP Litigation Services on potential modifications to current policies and procedures based upon changes in the legal environment. Support the relationship management culture of the company and litigation services department with specific attention to a selection of core defense firms as a relationship team member. Continuously monitor, evaluate and manage the performance of outside counsel, to promote continuous improvement and deliver desired outcomes to all key stakeholders. Provide feedback on performance and act as intermediary, as necessary. Serve as an actively engaged member of Litigation Services, claims organization and company integrated teams, as required, or assigned. Participate in project work, providing the perspective of Claims and Litigation Services. Support every associate and department of the company as needed or requested. Accept personal responsibility for quality results, for treating others professionally and respectfully, and for using productive communication that fosters teamwork and collaboration. Travel will be required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Discuss proposed objectives with department manager. Participate in educational presentations for the company, insurance industry, general public, or other audience, as requested. Demonstrate awareness of company policies and participate in atmosphere of cooperation. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree ,CPCU, ARM, or similar IIA designation and/or Paralegal certificate required. Proven ability to independently investigate, evaluate claims and direct outside counsel for cases at all levels of complexity. Commercial lines experience is preferred for this position. First Party Property experience is preferred for this position, including experience with the appraisal process. Experience handling claims in litigation is required. Must understand multiple areas of law and must have a thorough knowledge of medical terms and treatments. Highly knowledgeable with rules of civil procedure is preferred. The ability to perform legal research and to construct effective summaries is required. This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons. Ready to join our team? At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential. What you can expect from us In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Company-provided life and income protection plans Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally. Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer. #LI-Remote#LI-LP1 At Encova our associates are the heart of our business. Our exceptional culture makes it a special place to work and gives us a unique advantage. Building and sustaining this culture requires intentional effort from everyone in the company. We believe that achieving results and building trust are interrelated. Through connection, character and competence, we build trusting relationships with associates, agents and policyholders to achieve excellent results. Through our collaborative team structure we find professional and personal growth. We never stop learning and always seek to improve ourselves. At Encova, we know that inclusion and belonging foster our competitive edge by giving voice to every individual's unique talent and perspective; and we believe that when a condition of equity exists, all associates can contribute to the fullest extent of their knowledge, skills and ability. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Click Sign In at the top right corner of the screen to access Job Alerts. Here you can select your job search criteria using filters. You will be notified via email if a new position becomes available that matches your requirements. If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team.