Position Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Manages highly complex investigations of claims, including coverage issues, liability, compensability and damages. Determines if a major claim should be settled or litigated and implements an appropriate resolution strategy accordingly. Effectively manages loss costs and claim expenses.Manages all types of investigative activity or litigation on major claims, including the posting of appropriate reserves in a timely manner. Coordinates discovery and litigation strategy with staff counsel or panel attorneys.Negotiates highly complex settlement packages, and authorizes payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost effective manner and ensuring timely issuance of disbursements.Coordinates third party recovery with subrogation/salvage unit.Makes recommendations on claims processes ...