DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle litigation claims in accordance with established office proceduresDetermine coverage and draft any applicable reservations of rights lettersConduct prompt investigations by securing statements from the involved parties/witnesses and obtaining all necessary documents, including but not limited to, police reports, medical specials, photographs, and/or appraisalsLitigation Management including strategizing with defense counsel and experts on defense cases, as well as declaratory judgment actionsMaintain an appropriate diary on all open filesConduct business with vendors in a manner which maintains a reasonable expense factor and upholds the company's reputation for quality serviceAbility to research and interpret case law, statute, and coverage forms in order to properly adjust and conclude claimsEvaluates and determine potential use of experts and/or field investigatorsMaintain claim files and document all claim activity in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. Prepare and present claim evaluations to secure appropriate settlement authorityEstablish and maintain proper indemnity and expense reservesConduct onsite review of defense counsel as required by managementAdhere to the rules and regulations of the Department of Insurance specific to the loss stateAdditional duties as deemed necessary by direct supervisor / managementQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:7-10 years of applicable auto claims handling experience5 years minimum of full file auto claims experience for fully remote work consideration!