Richmond,
VA
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Claims
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Property & Casualty
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The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a Litigation Adjuster in the Richmond, VA office.
Responsible for the resolution of litigated cases, involving disputes over coverage, liability, and damages issues. This professional will gather the facts and analyze the statements/testimony and declaration of damages to develop claims resolution strategies. The same will be achieved through working in partnership with defense counsel and field adjusters to bring about a timely cost effective conclusion.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Responsible for the settlement of litigated cases, involving disputes over coverage, liability, and damages issues.
Gather the facts and analyze the statements/testimony and declaration of damages to develop claims resolution strategies.
Work in partnership with defense counsel and field adjusters to bring about a timely cost effective conclusion.
More highly skilled at handling multi-line claims in a specific venue.
Claims handled are transferred existing losses or first notice lawsuits, over disputed issues, which require a higher level of investigation, analysis, evaluation, and negotiation.
Identifies possibly suspicious claims.
Must maintain a keen foresight into claims depth to accurately adjust reserves, based on new information, over the cycle time of an exposure.
Develops timely cost effective discovery, trial, and settlement resolution strategies, in conjunction with defense counsel, to minimize the costs associated with protracted litigation.
Represents the company at trial, mediation, and arbitration.
Acts as a technical resource for inside and field adjusters.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Typically has 5-8 years litigation experience
Bachelor's degree required
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups. Demonstrates ability to win concessions without damaging relationships.
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Promotes and facilitates free and open communication.
Understanding of applicable statutes, regulations and case law
Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies and develops solutions to problems in a timely manner.
Easily adapts to new or different changing situations, requirements or priorities.
Cultivates an environment of teamwork and collaboration
Operates with latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.
Computer experience (MS Office, excel, word, etc)
Proficient using Claims systems (i.e. CSS, PMS, etc.)
Physical demands & work environment:
Ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
Ability to travel as necessary
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Benefits To Joining The Hanover Team:
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Retirement/401(k) Program
Beneficiary and Ability Assist Programs
Travel Assistance Program
Adoption Benefit
Wellness Programs
Matching Education Gifts Plan
Employee Development/Education Assistance and Professional/Industry Designation Programs
Generous 'Time Off With Pay'
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States.
EEO Statement:
The Hanover Insurance Group provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace.
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