At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle litigation claims and guide defense counsel for timely resolutions.
- Company: Allstate, a leading home and auto insurer with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with career development and community involvement.
- Why this job: Join a winning team making a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in insurance litigation and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 113925 $ per year.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. Our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs.
Our team is expanding, and our National Claims team is actively seeking to hire a Litigation Specialist, Casualty Claims Bodily Injury, for our National Bodily Injury team. Reporting to the Manager Casualty Claims Litigation, in this role, you will be responsible for the full handling of litigation claims with an emphasis on timely and fair resolution.
Through our core values, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.
Accountabilities:
- Investigate and settle litigation files of various complexity.
- Direct and guide activities of defense counsel, to bring cases to optimum & timely resolution.
- Interpret complex insurance wordings/case law, determine policy coverages, and establish reserves.
- Review and assess reports from defense counsel, approve settlements and process payments within established authorization limits or approval of management.
- Attend private mediations, settlement meetings, hearings, etc. as required.
- Provide input into the development of tactics relating to regional cost containment strategies.
- Identify & understand emerging trends and problems with consideration given to multiple variables, i.e., legislation, interpretations, impacts severity initiatives to improve results.
- Mentor and coach junior claim staff as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of strong insurance background handling litigation claims in a Bodily Injury claims environment.
- Strategic negotiation skills drive early resolution without unnecessary delay.
- Ability to assess situations and exposure quickly, manage stakeholders effectively, and guide others towards mutually beneficial settlements and agreements.
- Enrolled in, or completion of, CIP designation is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills.
Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Compensation:
Expected compensation for this role ranges from $71,400.00 - $113,925.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
Litigation Specialist employer: allstate
Allstate Canada Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where your expertise in financial reporting will be valued and nurtured. With a hybrid work model, you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still engaging with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in IFRS/US GAAP reporting. The company prioritizes employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the financial services sector.
