Bodily Injury/Litigation Claims Specialist

Bodily Injury/Litigation Claims Specialist

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking an experienced Bodily Injury/Litigation Claims Specialist to investigate, evaluate and settle complex bodily injury claims. Salary ranges from $75,868.58 – $85,352.27 based on experience.

Who We Are: At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we make insurance simple so our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 75-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do:

·       Achieve the best possible settlement for bodily injury claims by examining and negotiating bodily injury files including complex cases.

·       Advise management on the status of the most complex claim cases by presenting briefs on litigated claims and coverage questions in compliance with Watch List procedures and to the Claim Committee when appropriate.

·       Assure that claims are being processed timely and accurately by performing periodic audits of processed claims.  Ensure that adequate reserves for claims are maintained by reviewing all open cases every 90 days.

·       Improve the accuracy and efficiency of the department by informing employees of company policy, rules, procedures and applicable changes. Keep current with case law, regulations, rules of civil procedure, and contract interpretation in states within the region.

·       Work in cooperation with adjusters to ensure compliance with Claims Best Practices and collaborate on field work required.  Serve as the designated point of contact for coordination of litigation on bodily injury, uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist, and large property damage claims.

 What It Takes to Join Our Team:

·       College degree or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience required.

·       Excellent communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to negotiate and cope with stressful situations.

·       You must have strong organizational skills and be able to meet critical deadlines.

·       Strong computer skills are required in order to quickly learn our multiple systems.

·       You must be a self-starter and enjoy working independently.

What We Offer You: When you’re on our team, you get more than a great paycheck.  You’ll hear about career development and educational opportunities.  We offer an enhanced 401K with a match, low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits, and life and disability insurance options.  We also offer paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time, casual Fridays and teams who know how to have fun.

If your values align with ours, we invite you to join Farm Bureau Financial Services.

Salary

• $75,868.58 - $85,352.27