Argo Group · 2 days ago
Senior Litigation Specialist
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$74K/yr - $97K/yr
8+ years expArgo Group is a company specializing in litigation and claims management, and they are seeking a Senior Litigation Specialist to oversee complex litigation cases. The role involves negotiating lawsuits, directing defense attorneys, and managing high severity multi-line litigation claims across various business lines.
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Responsibilities
Makes an initial in depth review of coverage to determine the sufficiency of information to make a correct decision. Completes an in-depth review of the investigation of the occurrence to evaluate the sufficiency of the investigation and to ensure a correct assessment of the exposure. Determines if the investigation supports the exposure analysis
Handles claims that are more complex than the lower level, such as multiple car accident, multiple injuries, catastrophic bodily injuries, etc
Coordinates a litigation plan with defense counsel that represents both a cost-effective defense and the best interest of the insured, when applicable
Assumes the responsibility for handling high severity multi-line litigation claims for all lines of business; personal and commercial; to include property, liability, first and third party exposure cases, Errors and Omission claims, Direct Action lawsuits, Commercial Agriculture and Construction Litigation; as well as Actions against the company for Extra Contractual Exposures
Receives and properly handles claims from inception or transfer; reviews notice of loss to determine proper coverage, establish and maintain proper reserves
Determines proper claim reserves to assure the exposure is properly reserved for
Recognizes, investigates, and handles as necessary recoveries from subrogation, salvage, liens, loss transfers, or other related claim areas
Handles all correspondence relating to the litigation files and responds accordingly
Communicates and maintains professional relationships with insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, vendors and management regarding the ongoing status of claims handled
Reviews legal expenses incurred in the defense of the litigation
Mentors lower level litigation and claims employees. Presents various items to management. Assists in training, as needed, throughout the company
Reports to Claims Committee, if and when appropriate
Evaluates claims for bodily injury, review medical reports-records and bills. Calculates past/future medical expenses, past and future wage loss where applicable. Analyzes the value of Personal Injury Claims for compensation, considering both past and future values of compensation. Confirms and/or performs permanency ratings according to AMA guidelines to assess exposure and value of the claim
Considers Alternative Dispute Resolutions, utilizing creative resolutions when appropriate, in order to reach an effective resolution of a dispute
Makes daily decisions to determine the appropriate course of action for the file, considering the exposure of the insured, the company, and cost factors
Assists supervisor on special projects. Assigns new files in the absence of supervisor and field questions
Participates in court-ordered mediations. Appears/travels for settlement trips and court appearances, when required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
8-10 years' experience, 6-8 years of which must be claims experience handling body injury claims, and 2 years of which must be experience in litigation
Must possess and maintain all necessary licenses to adjust claims
Insurance and/or litigation designations such as CPCU, AIC, SCLA, etc
Company
Argo Group
Argo Group is a U.S.-focused underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.87MKey Investors
Apax Partners
1999-12-07Series Unknown· $17.87M
Leadership Team
Chris Claiborne
Chief Operating Officer, Argo Group US
Brandon Pinzon
SVP, Chief Security Officer
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