Subrogation specialist job description

• Minimum 5 years of claims experience, to include subrogation claims handling and leadership.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong understanding of the claims process to include proper coverage and liability decisions.
• High level of organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• The ability to negotiate, adapt, influence others, manage conflict and make solid decisions while being flexible as you work with different team members and departments.
• Salvage recovery experience helpful

Benefits and Perks:

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - 100% Employer paid medical, dental & vision plan options for our team members AND their families (yes, you read that correctly). As well as 401(k), long & short-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Training and Career Growth - Paid training opportunities and countless internal career growth opportunities
• Award-Winning Culture - Recognized by BuiltIn and Inc. Magazine as a top place to work - we value integrity, inclusiveness, empathy, and being proactive and dedicated
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hippo's applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo's People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.

All Hippo employees who are required to report to a Hippo office or voluntarily enter a Hippo office must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Employees in Office Based and Hybrid roles are required to report to a Hippo office. Fully vaccinated is defined as 2 weeks after receiving the second dose of a 2 dose vaccine and two weeks after receiving a single dose vaccine. Please acknowledge you have read and understand this requirement.

Division or Field Office:

Claims Division
Department of Position: Corporate Claims Department
Work from:
Home in PA

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 5,000 employees and over 2,200 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. To attract and retain the best talent, we reward our team members with competitive salaries and a very generous benefits package.

Position Summary

Within designated authority, assumes responsibility for the collection of moniesowed to the company by insurance companies and individuals as a result of a right of subrogation, or for filing as Applicant Respondent and/or Respondent Counter Applicant in arbitration. Individual may specialize in either subrogation or arbitration.

• Successful candidate will work from home and ideally live in Erie's Footprint.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and evaluates assigned disputed auto liability, small property claims and small workers' compensation claims. Reviews claims files for possible subrogation and determines appropriate action. Refers questionable claims for further investigation or maintains diary on referred files.

Negotiates settlements with other insurance companies, attorneys or directly with the claimant as appropriate.

Prepares and handles claims for inter-company arbitration or for collection through legal proceedings.

Responds to questions from and advises claims adjusters as necessary regarding handling of subrogation claims and coordinates with supervisor. Updates Policyholders, Agents and other company personnel as appropriate.

Documents claim files and prepares files for lawsuits as necessary. Makes recommendations regarding litigation and assists defense counsel with trial preparation for litigated claims involving subrogation. Attends depositions mediations, pretrial, settlement conferences and hearings as required.

Coordinates legal proceedings with assigned subrogation attorneys. Follows up on activities and ensures established deadlines are met. Establishes theories of liability to be used in the course of recoveries on disputed liability claims.

Maintains a list of experts including their specialty, fees, and contact information. Maintains a list of subrogation attorneys including their specialty, fees, and contact information.

Provides guidance to field personnel with regard to complex subrogation investigations.

Complies fully with subrogation workflow.

Competencies

Values Diversity

Nimble Learning

Self-Development

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Cultivates Innovation

Optimizes Work Processes

Instills Trust

Ensures Accountability

Decision Quality

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Two years of insurance experience required. Previous experience working with liability and/or subrogation claims preferred. Successful completion ofaccredited insurance-related courses,preferred. Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional designation preferred. Appropriate license as required by state.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
Lifting Over 50 lbs; Occasional (
Driving; Rarely

Pushing/Pulling; Occasional (
Manual Keying/Data Entry; Often (20-50%)

Climbing; Rarely


Nearest Major Market:
Erie