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Litigation & Appraisal Adjuster
Location
United States
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$60.8K - $112.3K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Litigation & Appraisal Adjuster
Openly
• Manage end-to-end handling of HO property claims in litigation and appraisal, from assignment through final resolution, including supplements and post-resolution activity. • Drive litigation development and strategy on the file, partnering closely with defense counsel and providing clear direction on case posture, exposure, and resolution path. • Manage the appraisal process from invocation through award, including appraiser selection, umpire engagement, and oversight of scope and methodology. • Make difficult, independent decisions with confidence and sound judgment, taking ownership of outcomes and escalating appropriately when warranted. • Conduct thorough investigations including review of policy terms, complete coverage analysis, and damages evaluation on complex HO property claims. • Examine claims for potential subrogation opportunities and identify potential fraudulent issues. • Issue coverage position letters, reservation of rights, and other formal claim correspondence as needed. • Independently scope and write property damage estimates using Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), applying independent technical judgment to scope and methodology. • Critically review estimates prepared by public adjusters, contractors, and opposing experts, identifying gaps and unsupported positions. • Prepare and maintain thorough file documentation, including coverage letters, estimates, activity notes, and settlement documentation. • Adhere to reserving best practices and update reserves accurately throughout the life of the claim. • Provide superior customer service to insureds, claimants, agents, public adjusters, attorneys, and appraisers throughout the claims process. • Discuss and provide updates to insureds, claimants, agents, attorneys, and leadership throughout the life of the claim, ensuring every party has clarity, confidence, and timely communication. • Maintain absolute, proactive control of every file — anticipating next steps, setting clear action plans, and driving claims forward without waiting for external prompts. • Apply strong verbal negotiation skills to work through complex, high-stakes, and often convoluted claim situations — asking tough questions, identifying gaps in logic or documentation, and securing fair outcomes for all parties. • Negotiate settlement of claims with insureds, claimants, public adjusters, attorneys, and vendors with fairness, professionalism, and confidence. • Manage and collaborate with vendor partners — including defense counsel, appraisers, umpires, engineers, building consultants, and field inspectors — to drive accurate, efficient, and aligned claim outcomes. • Provide feedback on process and performance as Openly engages with new litigation partners, helping shape and improve the program. • Partner with internal functions — including SIU, Subrogation, Legal, and Catastrophe — to drive aligned claim outcomes, and actively contribute to team roundtable discussions. • Support and mentor peers as needed, sharing expertise on litigation strategy, appraisal handling, and complex estimating.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of HO claims experience, with demonstrated experience handling litigation matters from assignment through resolution
- Proven ability to independently scope and write property estimates in Cotality — not merely reviewing estimates prepared by others, but authoring them with technical precision and scope accuracy
- Experience managing the appraisal process from invocation through award
- Strong verbal negotiation skills and a track record of working collaboratively with defense partners to drive the litigation strategy and resolution
- Experience with formal claim handling, reservation of rights, coverage position letters, and related correspondence
- Active adjuster license(s) or eligibility to obtain licenses in all required states; must maintain licensure as a condition of continued employment
- Experience in a remote or hybrid claims environment, with the ability to work from home without distraction
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google productivity tools
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences including policyholders, public adjusters, contractors, experts, and legal counsel
- Strong organization, time management, and multi-tasking abilities
- Tech-savvy with comfort using high-end technology tools for adjusting
- Ability to work highly independently, make difficult decisions without constant direction, and proactively manage a complex workload in a fast-paced team environment
- Agile and change-ready mindset, comfortable with constant change, adaptability, and flexibility in a rapidly growing company
- Experience handling claims in Oklahoma and other West Coast states (preferred)
- Auto Physical Damage (APD) experience (preferred)
- Innovative mindset with a track record of contributing to process improvement (preferred)
- Experience with MacBook and Google Suite products in claims handling (preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
- CPCU, AIC, or other relevant professional designation (preferred)
Benefits
- Remote-First Culture - We supported #remotelife long before it was a given. We'll keep promoting it.
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Offerings
- Life and disability coverage including voluntary options
- Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave based on meeting eligibility requirements (Birthing parents may be eligible for additional leave through STD)
- 401K Company Contribution - Openly contributes 3% of the employee's gross income, even if the employee does not contribute.
- Work-from-home stipend - We provide a $1,500 allowance to spend on setting up your home workplace
- Annual Professional Development Fund: Each employee has $2,000 in professional development (PD) funds to spend on activities or resources annually. We want each Openly employee to achieve personal and professional success and to feel supported, confident, and informed about improving their efficiency and productivity.
- Be Well Program - Employees receive $50 per month to use towards your overall well-being
- Paid Volunteer Service Hours
- Referral Program and Reward
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