Subrogation Litigation Adjuster
AmTrust Group

Job Info

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Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to make recoveries on litigated (or potentially litigious) claims identified to have subrogation. Use your legal knowledge for prompt and independent review of insurance claims through effective research, investigation, evaluation, negotiation and interaction with internal and external counsel, insureds, and claimants. Leverage your legal background in formulating proper resolution strategy to ensure best total outcome. The Subrogation Litigation Adjuster is part of a team focused on a Line of Business (LOB)* or function - either Workers' Comp, Property, or Auto Liability. You will maintain a solid understanding of AmTrust's mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust and Claims organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate investigation of the claim, including review and evaluation of underlying facts and circumstances to determine viable 3 rd parties that may be liable for the loss.
• Working with internal and external Litigation staff, partners to ensure selection and utilization of legal counsel and that proper negotiation strategy is employed. Applies company principles and standards including planning, organizing, and monitoring legal panel services and cost in partnership with internal legal counsel.
• May manage company CAT losses to include claims handling, negotiations, and dissemination of information to involved parties as required.
• Review, prepare and monitor insured litigated claims while working in unison with internal legal counsel as needed.
• Assist and provide guidance to internal team members with the resolution of moderately complex questions as it relates to the litigation process from start to resolution.
• Determine cause of loss; retain appropriate experts based on claim facts and exposure.
• Leverages strong critical thinking and decision-making skills to gather, assess, analyze, question, verify, interpret, and understand key or root issues.
• Writes in a clear, succinct, and fact-based manner in Claims files as well as in other communication.
• Manages time and diary entries effectively and efficiently.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships, gaining respect and trust of internal and external resources and customers.
• State licensure must be obtained as needed

Qualifications

• Preferred Juris Doctorate degree or paralegal certificate
• Background in collections or litigation
• Understanding of insurance, risk management and or claims handling preferred.
• Travel as needed.
• Ability to understand litigation process and management
• Ability to professionally communicate and interact with internal and external parties.
• State licensure preferred
• Demonstrated skills in investigation, evaluation, and negotiation
• Subject matter expert in litigation and legal processes
• Understand contract law including risk transfer, additional insured tenders, ability to read and analyze contracts

Additional Responsibilities:

• Mentor, onboard, and cross-train less seasoned team members
• Facilitates and/or participates in special projects

What We Offer:

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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