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Zurich Insurance Company lists this Auto Litigation Claims Specialist opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Auto Litigation Claims SpecialistAt Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected. The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into one of the following North American Claims offices: Atlanta, GA; Schaumburg, IL; Addison, TX; or Omaha, NE. Zurich North America is currently hiring an Auto Litigation Claims Specialist, and this person will report to an Auto Claims Handling Manager. This role offers flexibility to work out of any Zurich North America office in the United States.Responsibilities:Work closely with attorneys internally and externallyPartner with attorneys on complex claims casesClaims process management, work closely with attorneyHandle auto litigated claimsCan handle high exposure claimsDocument claims file by accurately capturing and updating claims data/information in compliance with best practices for low to moderate exposure and complexity personal or commercial line claims.Exercise judgement to determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts; utilizing applicable law; establishing basic principles of negligence.Exercise judgment to determine policy verification and coverage determination by analyzing applicable coverage for claims and determining whether the loss falls within the coverage.Work to have a timely resolution to claims by developing case strategy; developing a case evaluation; escalating issues as appropriate.Establish timely reserves and perform ongoing review throughout claims cycle within authority limit by estimating and validating value of claims.Assess damages by calculating applicable damages or range of damages allowed by law.Negotiate settlement of claim by establishing appropriate negotiation strategy and utilizing available tools and resources within authority limits.Meet quality standards by following best practices.Ensure customer service by proactively communicating information; responding to inquiries; following customer protocols and may participating in customer marketing efforts.Ensure legal compliance by following state and federal laws and regulations and internal control requirements.Refer claim to subrogation and fraud teams by identifying potential subrogation and fraud.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Claims or Insurance area OR Completion of Zurich Claims Training Program and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Claims or Insurance area AND Must obtain and maintain required adjuster license(s)Knowledge of insurance regulations, markets and productsMicrosoft Office experiencePreferred Qualifications:Auto commercial experiencePersonal lines auto experienceEffective verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsSolid time management, prioritization and multi-tasking skillsExperience collaborating in a team environment and building cross functional working relationshipsAdept in identifying and explaining complex claims and moderately complex claimsAbility to determine the scope and exposure for moderately complex claimsAbility to develop and execute a negotiation strategy and plan for resolutionAbility to identify subtleties in customer/client and/or business partner interactionsAbility to present information necessary to propose a claim resolution to stakeholdersYour pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed salary range for this position is $59,900.00 - $98,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.Why Zurich? At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers. Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
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omaha, NE, 68102, US
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