Litigation Specialist

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Litigation Specialist

The candidate will handle suits on third party litigated claim files, including collaborating with and managing outside counsel and complex litigated claims files as assigned. Analyze coverage issues on litigated claim files, and claim files with potential for litigation. Assist with negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and settlement procedures as assigned. Attend and provide litigation advice in claim review meetings. Coordinate referral with AVP of Claims or VP of Claims on other litigated claims requests to outside counsel. Conduct legal research as necessary on pending suit files and as requested by other departments. Conduct audits of litigated claims files. Review company policy forms as needed. Research and write brief opinions on legal issues. Recommend reserve and payment changes as necessary for the file. Provide and report claims information to Senior Management on an as-needed basis. Assist Forms Committee; propose changes/revisions/amendments to company policy forms, make appropriate policy language recommendations and draft policy language for new forms. Must adhere to the company code of ethics. Other duties as assigned by General Counsel, Sr. Claims Management, or Executive Management. Ability to interact with others in a professional manner.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: LITIG003098.

Company info

AmeriTrust
550 Polaris Parkway Suite 300
Westerville
Ohio
United States 43082
Website : http://www.ameritrustgroup.com/