Litigation Adjuster

American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are an expanding midsized, highly profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas soon. We are looking for a committed candidate to contribute their skills in a fast paced and growing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A " Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best.

This position is in Mount Prospect, IL, a suburb of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Adjust auto claims in the pre-litigation or early litigation stages, primarily third-party automobile claims
• Favorably negotiate and settle attorney represented claims expeditiously
• Identify coverage issues based on a thorough knowledge of the policy and applicable laws/regulations
• Responsible for an inventory of legal files
• Identify high priority cases and keep on a close diary
• Draft coverage position letters or correspondence as needed
• Control claim costs and expenses to the extent possible
• Work with Legal and Claim Departments to effectively determine liability and appropriate settlements
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency
• Assist in responding to attorney, regulatory, producer and consumer inquiries

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years auto insurance claim experience
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and high quality of work
• Ability to fast-track claims
• Street smarts
• Strong liability analysis skills
• Knowledge of state regulations relative to claim practices
• Ability to problem solve and find solutions expeditiously
• Understands concepts of court processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with technology, primarily Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

The Position:

• Regular Full Time (40hrs per week) 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
• Hybrid- Office/Home Schedule Available
• Competitive Salary
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401K - with company contribution of up to 6% of salary
• Paid training by Legal and Claim Departments
• Report to Legal Management
• Attractive Health Insurance Plan -- Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA, PPO or HMO
• Individual Vision and Dental Plans
• Employee Referral Program
• Business Casual Work Environment
• Many Company Paid Lunches and more
• $1000 Sign On Bonus After 90 Days of Employment

For more information about American Freedom Insurance, please visit www.americanfreedomins.com

Please provide your salary requirement with your resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Auto Insurance Claim: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Prospect, IL 60056