Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
Position: Senior Litigations Claims Examiner Department: Claims
Reports To: Litigations Claims Manager
Position Summary: The successful candidate for this position facilitates, coordinates and expedites the handling of all high-severity casualty claims and controls PLM’s largest exposure cases in a prompt, fair and equitable manner.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Establishes accurate reserves in timely fashion.
- Determines verification and scope of coverage.
- Assists other unit members with settlement evaluations.
- Handles all complicated litigation and ensures trial preparation with attorneys.
- Attends mediation and settlement conferences.
- Analyzes insurance contracts.
- Communicates with the public.
- Maintains an appropriate diary date on files under direct supervision.
- Ensures that a file is proceeding towards a prompt, fair and equitable claim settlement.
- Directs responsibility for supervision of all subrogation and arbitration handling.
Knowledge and Skills:
- 10 years experience in casualty claims.
- Knowledge of MS Office.
- Prior supervisory experience helpful.
- Basic knowledge of various applicable state law systems.
- Strong understanding of the litigation process.
- Above average reading comprehension and math skills.
- Ability to deal with a variety of personalities.
- Ability to handle difficult situations, including upset policyholders in a courteous and professional manner.
- Experience controlling expenses.
- Proficient negotiation skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytic skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ongoing training through the Insurance Institute of America.
- College degree preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Matching gift program
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Property & Casualty Insurance: 5 years (Required)
- Litigations Claims: 5 years (Preferred)
- Construction Defect Claims: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote