In House Insurance Defense Counsel - Mount Prospect, United States - American Freedom Insurance Company
Description
In 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 casespecific 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 jobaids to mitigate risk
- Work in partnership with managers and supervisors within the Claim Department
- Maintain an effective and organized operation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 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 problemsolving aptitude
- Attention to detail and excellent quality of work
Benefits:
- Regular Full Time
- Hybrid
- Office/Home Schedule Available
- Competitive Salary
- 401K with company contribution of up to
6% of salary - Attractive Health insurance plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO or HSA
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Business Casual Work Environment
$1000 Sign On Bonus After 90 Days of Employment
Pay:
Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Hybrid
- Office
Education:
- Doctorate (required)
Experience:
- Insurance: 2 years (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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