Casualty Claims Consultant

Casualty Claims Consultant What You’ll Do Manage claims in litigation. Assign litigated files to panel counsel and work with panel counsel to oversee litigation strategy, including discovery, motion, and trial strategies. Determine when cases should be settled, tried, or submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution to contribute to the financial success of Farm Bureau Financial Services. Attend mediations and/or trials on behalf of Farm Bureau Financial Services with State and Commercial Business Unit claims staff members when requested or when necessary. Ensure case reserves are adequate. Work in conjunction with Business Units partners to ensure that required reinsurance reports and billings are completed and filed on a timely basis when necessary. Maintain records on legal counsel and litigated cases and provide reports as requested. Serve as a resource to all claims personnel on legal issues and casualty policy interpretation. What It Takes to Lead Our Team College degree or equivalent plus seven years of relevant experience required. Current license to practice law, and continue to maintain license status required. This position will be primarily responsible for Commercial claims in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Commercial claims coverage analysis and litigation experience preferred. Litigation Supervisor or related experience preferred. Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation. Must be able to fully appraise all damage aspects and have strong knowledge of tort law. What We Offer You We offer an enhanced 401(k) with a match, low‑cost health, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance options, and paid time off including holidays and volunteer time. Teams are encouraged to have fun. Work Authorization/Sponsorship Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farm Bureau Financial Services