Claims Litigation Analyst

Claims Litigation Analyst

K&K Insurance is a leading provider of specialty coverage in the exciting areas of sports, leisure, recreation, motorsports and events. With a 70-year history of excellence, clients across the US and Canada choose K&K for our unique insurance products and expert claims resolution. As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our K&K Insurance Claims business group within Aon Affinity.

This is a hybrid role out of our Fort Wayne, IN office

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Claims Litigation Analyst, you will report directly to the Claims Manager and/or Claims Director working in the challenging and rewarding segment of insurance.

• Investigates, verifies and analyzes complex coverage issues; resolves in accordance with insurer protocol
• Draft coverage denials or Reservations of Rights letters for carrier approval where required to do so.
• Investigate, analyze and evaluate damages and liability factors, including risk transfer opportunities and third party involvement
• Demonstrate an awareness of jurisdictional nuances impacting claim evaluation and keeps abreast of legislation and court decisions in multiple jurisdictions
• Establish and monitor loss and expense reserves within authority level
• Complete reports timely and accurately in compliance with company guidelines
• Develop and implement an appropriate claim resolution plan
• Conduct direct negotiations or, if warranted, mediated settlement discussions
• Actively participate in coordination of defense counsel activities, including preparation of the case for dispositive motion, arbitration, trial or appeal in accordance with insurer protocol
• Review and approve payments within authority level
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, or trials as required

How this opportunity is different

This position handles litigated, complex, or other high-exposure commercial liability claims assigned. Interacts with internal and external parties and with our insuring partners to resolve claims made against our policyholders.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• 5+ years experience in handling Commercial General Liability Insurance Claims
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Indiana adjuster license is required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of industry experience.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $85,000 -$100,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

We Offer you:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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