Adverse Subrogation and Arbitration Specialist

Location(s)

Birmingham, Alabama, Dallas, Texas, P&C-Butterfield Road-Downers Grove-IL-AAC, P&C-E Laurel-McAllen-TX, P&C-N Stephanie Street-Henderson-NV

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive.

Position Summary:

The Adverse PD Subrogation and Arbitration Specialist will be responsible for Initiating or Responding to Intercompany Arbitration cases.  In addition, responsible to obtain a certification to hear case as assigned for other insurance industry members.   This position requires to hear cases as an unbiased arbitrator.  To be an arbitration panelist, 3-5 years of liability claims experience is required. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Verify coverage and liability decisions for multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain an active diary and proactively evaluate and resolve third-party damages.
• Negotiate settlements with third parties and prepare payments for property damage, attorney fees, and other expenses.
• Oversee claim inventory utilizing best practices to actively move claim forward to resolution.
• Investigate all property damage claims by identifying all potential claimants.
• Secure and evaluate value of damages involved.
• Submit for manager approvals on claims exceeding settlement authority.
• Evaluate and complete a concise written contention that is supported by evidence to persuade the arbitrator to support Kemper’s position. 
• Timely review of the decision which may require an inquiry to Arbitration Forums to reconsider the ruling. 
• Process payments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Correspond with insureds, adverse parties, attorneys, claim representatives, and others by telephone and email.  
• Resolve all claims in accordance with regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years prior auto liability claims handling experience
• High school diploma or GED, Four-year college a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be detail oriented with strong planning and organization skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to negotiate
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.
• This position will start fully onsite for the training period. Once training is completed this will transition to onsite with occasional WFH opportunities out of our Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL offices.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

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