Senior Litigation Claims Examiner

Position:
Senior Litigation & Liability Claims Examiner

Company:
Lilypad Insurance Managers

Compensation:
$100,000 - $115,000 a year

Location:
United States, Sarasota, Florida

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Remote

Short Summary:
Arbol is looking for a seasoned Senior Litigation & Liability Claims Examiner to join our growing property casualty claims team at Lilypad Insurance Managers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in litigated liability claims, complex coverage analysis, and defense counsel management, along with sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities:
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex litigated property and liability claims.
- Investigate new third-party liability claims and assess liability.
- Negotiate directly with claimants and their attorneys for settlements.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies in partnership with defense counsel.
- Attend trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions as needed.
- Review policy information for coverage analysis.
- Evaluate liability exposures and recommend reserves.
- Maintain current diaries on claims and provide detailed reports.
- Leverage AI-driven tools to streamline workflows.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and identify fraud indicators.
- Engage and monitor outside vendors throughout the claim process.
- Support mentorship for less experienced examiners.
- Assist with CAT claims during high volumes.

Requirement:
- 4-year college degree plus 7+ years of property, liability, and litigation claims handling experience.
- Direct experience with first and third party litigation in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Applicable state adjuster license where required.
- In-depth experience interpreting property damage estimates and policy coverages.
- Proven negotiation skills with claimants and plaintiff attorneys.
- Knowledge of law and insurance regulations across various jurisdictions.
- Advanced experience with new software and tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity in a high-growth startup.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Optional flexible spending account (FSA).
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible PTO.