Sr Manager, Casualty Litigation

Litigation Senior Manager

Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Our Litigation Senior Manager directs and controls litigation within assigned region and ensures that all claims are handled in accordance with established corporate and regional policies, procedures, philosophy and applicable law.

Position Responsibilities :

• Maintains Litigation staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees and establishes goals and objectives which assist in evaluation of Litigation employees.
• Accomplishes staff results in a timely and accurate fashion by communicating job expectations : planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; coordinating and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Establishes authority levels for assigned personnel. Also, monitors and recommends authority levels of claims personnel in assigned areas on a regular basis in conjunction with claims managers within these offices.
• Establishes, recommends, approves and monitors case reserves and settlements on litigation files within established guidelines for assigned areas. Grants appropriate authority for the disposal of those cases.
• Ensures that uniform claim procedures are used for file handling including compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of current statutes and regulatory requirements and case law in each state and advises assigned offices accordingly.

Position Qualifications :

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.