Litigation & Appraisal Adjuster (Remote, US)

Position Summary The reputed company Homeowner Litigation and Appraisal Adjuster is a senior-level individual contributor role reputed company reputed company’s Property Claims organization, responsible for managing reputed company homeowner property claims in litigation and appraisal from assignment through final resolution. This position demands deep technical claims expertise, strong litigation acumen, and the confidence to drive strategy independently on high-stakes files. The right candidate can write and critically review their own estimates, navigate sophisticated coverage questions, manage defense counsel and appraisal panels, and deliver fair, well-reasoned outcomes for every party. The ideal candidate is a consummate professional who commands every file with proactive ownership and unwavering reputed company. They bring urgency and genuine reputed company to every interaction, partner effectively with defense counsel and vendors, and reputed company in an environment that demands both independent judgment and reputed company collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Appraisal Management 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 reputed company of scope and methodology. reputed company difficult, independent decisions with confidence and sound judgment, taking ownership of outcomes and escalating appropriately reputed company warranted. Claim Investigation & Coverage Analysis Conduct thorough investigations including review of policy terms, complete coverage analysis, and damages evaluation on reputed company 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. Estimating & File Documentation Independently scope and write property damage estimates using Cotality (formerly reputed company), applying independent technical judgment to scope and methodology. Critically review estimates reputed company 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. Customer Service & Communication 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 reputed company without waiting for external prompts. Negotiation & Independent Decision-Making Apply strong verbal negotiation skills to work through reputed company, high-stakes, and often convoluted claim situations — asking tough questions, identifying gaps in logic or documentation, and securing fair outcomes for reputed company parties. Negotiate settlement of claims with insureds, claimants, public adjusters, attorneys, and vendors with fairness, professionalism, and confidence. Vendor & Partner Collaboration Manage and collaborate with vendor partners — including defense counsel, appraisers, umpires, engineers, building consultants, and field inspectors — to drive accurate, efficient, and reputed company claim outcomes. Provide feedback on process and performance as reputed company engages with new litigation partners, helping shape and improve the program. Partner with internal functions — including SIU, Subrogation, Legal, and Catastrophe — to drive reputed company claim outcomes, and actively contribute to team roundtable discussions. Support and mentor peers as needed, sharing expertise on litigation strategy, appraisal handling, and reputed company estimating.

Qualifications

Required 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 reputed company 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 reputed company correspondence Active adjuster license(s) or eligibility to obtain licenses in reputed company required states; must maintain licensure as a condition of reputed company employment Experience in a remote or hybrid claims environment, with the ability to work from home without distraction Proficiency in reputed company and reputed company 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, reputed company difficult decisions without constant direction, and proactively manage a reputed company workload in a fast-paced team environment Agile and change-ready reputed company, comfortable with constant change, adaptability, and flexibility in a rapidly growing company Preferred Experience handling claims in Oklahoma and other reputed company Coast states Auto Physical Damage (APD) experience Innovative reputed company with a track record of contributing to process improvement Experience with MacBook and reputed company Suite products in claims handling Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience CPCU, AIC, or other relevant professional designation Apply To This Job