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Erie Insurance Group · 1 month ago

Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist

Chicago, IL, US, 60007

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $139K/yr

6+ years exp

Erie Insurance Group is a Fortune 500 company that values diversity and inclusion among its workforce. They are seeking a Senior Commercial Claims & Litigation Specialist to handle complex commercial liability and litigation claims, exercising independent judgment and discretion in their resolution. The role involves conducting investigations, managing litigation expenses, and collaborating with defense counsel.

Property Insurance

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding coverage, liability, and resolution strategies

Selects, engages, and collaborates with defense counsel in the handling of lawsuits

Manages litigation expenses and ensures that defense counsel adheres to ERIE's billing guidelines

Complies with and directs defense counsels' utilization of Outside Counsel Guidelines

Responds to claim complaints and inquiries

Trains and mentors

Documents claim files

Qualification

Commercial General LiabilityTort/Contract LawLitigation Claim HandlingAIC CertificationCPCU CertificationSCLA CertificationCIC CertificationClaims Handling ExperienceDetail OrientationCustomer Focus

Required

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience handling Commercial General Liability claims

The successful candidate will ideally reside in the state of Illinois, Wisconsin or Indiana

The successful candidate will handle commercial litigation matters within the Illinois, Wisconsin or Indiana portion of the West region and throughout the West region as the business need requires

This a remote work from home position

The successful candidate must be willing to travel when required for claim investigation and litigation proceedings such as attending mediations and trials

The successful candidate will have the licenses required for KY at the time of hire or within 45 days if external and 90 days if an internal hire. Other state license requirements to be secured as the business need arises

Bachelor's degree and 6 years of claim handling or related experience required, or

Associate degree and 8 years of claim handling or related experience required; or

High school diploma or GED and 10 years of claim handling or related experience required

Strong knowledge and experience in tort/contract law and complex/high exposure commercial claims handling required

Appropriate license as required by state

Valid driver's license and good driving record required

Preferred

Litigation claim handling experience preferred

Completion of Associate in Claims (AIC), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Senior Claim's Law Associate (SCLA), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations preferred