Claims CL Litigation Specialist (hybrid/remote)

It’s ok if you don’t meet every requirement. At Grange, we prioritize creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience only partially matches qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in fostering growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and development of skills as you progress in your career with us. 

Summary: This position is responsible for managing and controlling commercial lines claims litigation and expenses on assigned claim files.  Based on relevant experience/education could be Claims CL Litigation Specialist OR Claims CL Litigation Counsel.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Evaluate and manage the technical handling of claim files that are in suit including construction defect litigation
• Determine future course of handling and proper methods of disposition of litigated claim files in concert with defense counsel.
• Negotiate pending suits with plaintiff counsel and travel when necessary.
• Attend mediations, pre-trials and trials as necessary.
• Maintain timely review of file by appropriate diary system, timely review of reserve adequacy and timely evaluation of files for settlement purposes.
• Review legal fee bills and legal expenses for accuracy and reasonableness and manage the performance of defense counsel.
• Participate in legal roundtables both within their current legal team and also serves on pre-litigation roundtables providing legal insights.
• Present large loss litigated claims to the Claims Authority Board.

What You’ll Bring To The Company:

College degree is required, Juris Doctorate preferred.  Applicants with at least seven (7) years claims or insurance defense experience is required.  Prior commercial claims experience required. Litigation and construction defect experience preferred.   Must possess a thorough knowledge of claim values, particularly bodily injury claims, construction defect litigation and commercial insurance coverage.  Must possess superior organizational skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Industry designation of SLCA, AIC or CPCU preferred.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home, and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin and holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent). In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on employee feedback, including a cultural appreciation holiday, family formation benefits, compassionate care leave, and expanded categories of bereavement leave.   

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment that welcomes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We hire great talent from various backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength. We seek individuals that represent the diversity of our communities, including those of all abilities. A diverse workforce's collective ideas, opinions and creativity are necessary to deliver the innovative solutions and service our agency partners and customers need. Our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.

Our Associate Resource Groups help us create a more diverse and inclusive mindset and workplace. They also offer professional and personal growth opportunities. These voluntary groups are open to all associates and have formed to celebrate similarities of ethnicity/race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation and include Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, created in 2016, is focused on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach, all of which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth. Together, we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as people.  

We are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace in all aspects, terms and conditions of employment and welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.

Grange Enterprise is proud to be part of the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™, a national initiative of more than 1400 CEOs working for the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.