Claims Specialist, Litigation Services

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 Claims Specialist, Litigation Services (Litigation Specialist) working with commercial lines insurance. This role will have the option to work a hybrid schedule at our Columbus, Ohio location or we can consider home-based for well qualified candidates residing in our payroll footprint as seen on our careers page. Preferred candidates will be home-based from OH, KY, SC, or WV. We can hire at a senior level depending on candidate qualifications.

This position will report to Assistant Vice President Claims Litigation.

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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.