PIP Litigation Specialist

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Job description

Location(s)
Miami FL

Details

Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Kemper is excited to be adding to our PIP Litigation team in the Lake Mary/Orlando market. Our PIP Litigation Specialists are responsible for the final disposition and conclusion of assigned PIP litigation cases. Ensures that all assigned claims are concluded equitably and economically within the provisions of the policy contract and in accordance with the governing laws of the applicable state. Responsible for the management of cases and expenses of those claims assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all files assigned have an adequate investigation as to coverage, liability and damages so that a proper decision regarding defense or settlement can be made.

• Identifies the need for additional investigation and conducts further investigation or makes recommendation for same to management.

• Evaluates the proper defense strategy to be utilized to achieve the best results on an individual case before referral to counsel.

• Selects appropriate defense counsel on all cases assigned from list of approval defense counsel.

• Refers case to selected counsel for defense within mandated time frames and instructs counsel as to Plan of Action. Controls and directs activities of defense counsel throughout handling of each case.

Position Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree preferred. 3 years of casualty adjusting experience required with demonstrated proficiency in the handling of claims required. Experience may be substituted with a law degree and 2 years experience in casualty adjusting or experience in insurance litigation. Prior PIP or PIP litigation experience preferred.

• Associate in Claims designation preferred for those with no law degree.

• Ability to complete extensive, complex written reports and letters. Verbal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels regarding complex issues required.

• Enrollment in AEI's "Legal Principles" within 1 year with successful completion of "Legal Principles" and "Liability" to attain the CCLA designation within 3 years of assignment to Litigation position.

• Ability to handle claims via an on-line claims system.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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