Associate Claims Specialist
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![]() United States, Pennsylvania, Berwyn | |
![]() 1235 Westlakes Drive (Show on map) | |
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What We DoAre you ready to join a diverse team with full responsibility for your own title insurance claims?
If you are independent and self-motivated and appreciate the opportunity to work in a fast- paced environment, then the Associate Claims Specialist position with First American Title Insurance Company provides an excellent opportunity for you. Our Associate Claims Specialist will manage all aspects of interesting and unique title insurance and escrow claims from initial investigation and coverage determination through final resolution. Associate Claims Specialists manage their own caseload, oversee outside litigation counsel, and engage in creative problem solving, negotiation, and legal analysis in a stimulating and collegial environment with an opportunity for long-term growth and advancement. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our offices in Berwyn, PA. Among the responsibilities of Associate Claims specialist are the following: * Investigate the facts and issues of curative title claims, determine whether coverage exists, evaluate loss under the title policy, assess defenses for the insured and/or the company, determine need to retain outside counsel, develop and carry out a plan to address the claim and manage the claim and/or litigation through to final resolution * Negotiate settlements and resolutions with claimant / opposing counsel / third parties * Manage claim budget, review and approve outside counsel invoices and other expenses, and determine settlement and expense reserves * Direct outside counsel on litigation strategy through the course of claim administration and litigation * Identify and pursue sources for recovery Job Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree required
* Knows fundamental concepts of Real Property practices and procedures * Must possess excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and organizational skills We are looking for a self-motivated individual who shows initiative, has the ability to work independently, and who will be able to thrive and learn their new role in a hybrid environment. Our ideal candidate exhibits sound judgment, can make independent decisions, prioritize and multi-task, has excellent analytical skills, and is a team player. The pay range for this role is $47,425.00 - $63,200.00 This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. Disclaimer |