- Review first and third party pre litigation and litigation automobile claims for coverage and settlement
- Negotiate favorable resolutions with law firms and individuals, respond to demand letters, and generate evaluations on assigned cases
- Research and analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation such as insurance policies, lien language, settlement releases, laws, regulations, etc.
- Collaborate with internal clients, departments, and outside counsel on assigned matters to protect and mitigate risk to the Company
- Contribute to the development of internal policies, guidelines, toolkits, and job-aids to mitigate risk
- Work in partnership with managers and supervisors within the Claim Department
- Maintain an effective and organized operation
- Other duties as assigned
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Potential for increasing responsibility into a management role
- Minimum 2 years work experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience negotiating either professionally or personally
- Proficiency with technology
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A responsible, conscientious nature and the ability to fast track claims
- Ability to learn and develop an expertise in insurance coverages and policy contracts
- Good problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail and excellent quality of work
- Regular Full Time
- Hybrid- Office/Home Schedule Available
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K - with company contribution of up to 6% of salary
- Attractive Health insurance plans – Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO or HSA
- Generous PTO & Holiday pay
- Work-life balance: We value you and an employee an individual. You'll enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
- Business Casual Work Environment
- We're a financially strong A+ Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best and we're expanding. You'll get hands-on experience & ample learning opportunities.
- $1000 Sign On Bonus After 90 Days of Employment
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In House Insurance Defense Counsel - Mount Prospect, United States - American Freedom Insurance Company
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Job DescriptionIn House Insurance Defense Counsel
American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are a growing midsized, profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas soon. We are looking for a dedicated attorney to contribute their skills in a fast paced and developing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A+" Superior rated insurance company by A.M. Best. This position is located in Mt Prospect – a northwest suburb of Chicago.
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