American Freedom Insurance Company (AFIC) is a leader in the nonstandard automobile insurance industry. We are an expanding midsized, highly profitable company doing business in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and with a license in Ohio. We are looking for a committed senior candidate to contribute their skills in a fast paced and growing organization. AFIC is a financially strong "A+" (Superior) AM Best and "A+" Better Business Bureau rated non-standard automobile insurer.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of a diverse caseload of third-party automobile injury claims, proactively investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and resolving claims at all stages, including unrepresented, represented, early litigation, and time-sensitive policy limit demand cases.
- Able to easily comprehend and apply policy language provisions, conditions and exclusions, incorporating knowledge of applicable state laws, judicial decisions and regulations
- Responsible for an inventory of casualty claim files
- Identify high-risk matters, maintain appropriate follow-up, and take timely action to mitigate unnecessary claim exposure, including legal, financial, and extra-contractual risk
- Draft coverage position letters, denials or correspondence as needed
- Manage claims to achieve fair and efficient timely resolutions while minimizing indemnity, defense, and claim expenses through effective investigation, evaluation, and negotiation
- Able to work across teams in the claim department to collaborate and mentor personnel on coverage and liability concepts, driving accurate and timely decisions and settlement amounts
- Identify process improvements to optimize business outcomes and increase efficiency
- Assist in responding to attorney, regulatory, produce, vendor, and consumer inquiries
- Minimum 5 years auto insurance casualty claim experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Spanish Speaking preferred
- Advanced knowledge and proven success in the resolution of complex, severe-injury claims
- Non-standard auto insurance experience preferred but not required - Tennessee experience a plus
- Proficient and effective negotiation skills on complex claims
- Attention to detail producing high quality work product
- Able to critically think and offer practical solutions
- Strong coverage and liability analysis skills
- Knowledge of state laws and regulations relative to claim practices
- Ability to solve problems and find solutions expeditiously
- Understand concepts of court processes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with technology, primarily Microsoft Office – Word and Excel
Benefits: AFIC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support you.
Competitive Salary: Rewarding your expertise and experience
Financial Security: 401K with up to a 6% company match
Health & Wellness: Choice of Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO, or HSA plans, Dental and Vision coverage, Access to telemedicine services
Growth/Stability: Over 12 consecutive years of profitable growth, confirmed by A+ Superior rating by A.M. Best
Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm CST, with holiday pay and PTO
Employee Recognition: We celebrate work milestones to show appreciation for your contributions
Professional Growth: Paid training, state licensing reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement
Positive Culture: Enjoy our inclusive holiday events, employee referral bonuses, virtual team meetings, and more