Associate Claims Specialist

Associate Claims Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Typically has 2-4 years title insurance, legal assistant, paralegal or related experience
• Knows fundamental concepts of Real Property practices and procedures
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Investigate the facts and issues of curative title claims, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the title policy, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, determine need to retain outside counsel, develop and carry out a plan to address the claim and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution
• Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties
• Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves
• Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation
• Identify and pursue sources for recovery

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual who shows initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Exhibits sound judgment
• Can make independent decisions
• Prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent analytical skills
• Team player