Litigation Specialist

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🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $95k - $115k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

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K2 Insurance Services

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501 - 1000 employees

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

Insurance • B2B • Finance

K2 Insurance Services is a leading provider of specialty insurance solutions, founded by experienced veterans in the insurance industry. The company focuses on program innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity, distributing innovative products through various channels including direct, retail, and wholesale. With a commitment to underwriting profitability and long-term stability, K2 serves brokers, carriers, reinsurers, and MGAs, developing unique programs to protect what matters most to their clients and partners.

📋 Description

• Manage first-party property lawsuits and litigated files from referral through resolution—selecting and directing defense counsel, establishing litigation plans and budgets, monitoring case strategy, and providing settlement authority. • Manage primarily homeowner first-party property disputes in strict accordance with state-specific insurance regulations and K2 Claims’ Best Practices. • Respond to and manage appraisal demands, including appointing appraisers, participating in umpire selection, and resolving valuation and scope-of-damage disputes through the appraisal process. • Drive complex claims toward resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and appraisal, minimizing exposure and expense. • Analyze policy coverage and draft detailed reservation of rights and/or coverage declination letters. • Verify facts of loss by obtaining statements, analyzing documents, and evaluating damages. • Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and clients regarding claim status, recommended reserves, and strategic plans of action. • Effectively negotiate settlements within assigned authority. • Where applicable, analyze liability exposure, evaluate risk transfer options, and determine insurance priority. • Identify and refer appropriate claims to subrogation or the Special Investigation Unit (SIU).

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years handling first-party property claims, with demonstrated experience managing litigated files and disputed claims. • Homeowner first-party property litigation experience is strongly preferred. • Working knowledge of the appraisal process and appraisal demands, and familiarity with mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution mechanisms. • Proven ability to manage complex, high-exposure claims and coordinate effectively with defense counsel. • Knowledge of liability claims and risk transfer principles is a strong plus. • Previous experience in a TPA or insurance carrier environment handling diverse programs. • Ability to obtain and maintain all required state adjuster licenses. A California adjuster’s license is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree is preferred. • Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a dedicated focus on customer service. • Must be flexible for occasional business travel for training, mediations, and/or trials.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period. • Competitive base salary plus a bonus plan. • 401(k) with employer match. • Generous paid time off, available starting in your first year. • A collaborative team environment within a growing company.