Litigation Specialist

Argo Group International Holdings, Inc.and American National, US based specialty P&C companies, (together known as BP&C, Inc.) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Brookfield Wealth Solutions, Ltd. ("BWS"), a New York and Toronto-listed public company. BWS is a leading wealth solutions provider, focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of wealth protection and retirement services, and tailored capital solutions.

Job Description

Litigation jobs are ultimately responsible for negotiating lawsuits and directing the activities of defense attorneys. This includes directing and reviewing litigation strategy and actions of defense counsel for claims involving litigation and/or complex injuries, etc. which are to be handled with advanced technical proficiency including responsibilities such as investigation, coverage and exposure evaluation, negotiation, and resolution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Completes an initial review and analysis of policy coverage to determine that there is the correct coverage in place for the claim. Completes an in-depth investigation and/or review of initial investigation to properly evaluate and ensure a correct assessment of the exposure. Review relevant venue specific case law. Completes case evaluations and ensure proper reserves are placed on exposures in accordance with the companies reserving philosophy. Attends depositions, trials, arbitration as required. Negotiates claims to a resolution within authority given.

* Handles claims that are less complex in nature, such as a 2 car accident, minor injury, etc.

* Coordinates a litigation plan with defense counsel that represents both a cost-effective defense and the best interest of the insured, when applicable.

* Assumes the responsibility for handling multi-line litigation claims for all lines of business; personal and commercial; to include property, liability, first and third party exposures.

* Receives and properly handles claims from inception or transfer; reviews notice of loss to determine proper coverage, establish and maintain proper reserves.

Determines proper claim reserves to assure the exposure is properly reserved for.

* Recognizes, investigates, and handles as necessary recoveries from subrogation, salvage, liens, loss transfers, or other related claim areas.

* Handles all correspondence relating to the litigation files and responds accordingly.

* Communicates and maintains professional relationships with insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, vendors and management regarding the ongoing status of claims handled.

* Reviews legal expenses incurred in the defense of the litigation.

* Reports to Claims Committee, if and when appropriate.

* Evaluates claims for bodily injury, review medical reports-records and bills. Calculates past/future medical expenses, past and future wage loss where applicable. Analyzes the value of Personal Injury Claims for compensation, considering both past and future values of compensation. Confirms and/or performs permanency ratings according to AMA guidelines to assess exposure and value of the claim.

* Considers Alternative Dispute Resolutions, utilizing creative resolutions when appropriate, in order to reach an effective resolution of a dispute.

* Makes daily decisions to determine the appropriate course of action for the file, considering the exposure of the insured, the company, and cost factors.

* Participates in court-ordered mediations. Appears/travels for settlement trips and court appearances when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in a related field.

* 6 years' body injury experience in determining liability, negotiating settlements, reviewing estimates, and medical terminology.

* Must possess and maintain all necessary licenses to adjust claims.