Staff Claims Examiner, Litigation Jobs in Austin, TX at Tesla
Title: Staff Claims Examiner, Litigation
Company: Tesla
Location: Austin, TX
What To Expect
The Staff Claims Examiner is responsible for managing high-exposure, complex, and litigated claims, including catastrophic injuries, excess limit exposures, and high-profile cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling auto insurance claims (and or commercial/homeowner lines), a solid understanding of litigation processes, and a proven ability to negotiate settlements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and fair resolution of complex claims while adhering to legal standards and best practices, with a strong focus on customer service and protecting the interests of both insureds and the company. High prior individual settlement authority is highly sought after.
What You’ll Do
Manage and direct claim resolution with Defense Counsel, our Insureds, and keep the management team apprised of significant updates
Manage complex coverage issues, excess limit exposures, catastrophic injuries, high-profile cases, and litigated claims, with a focus on customer service
Communicate with policyholders, adjusters, leadership, legal counsel, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve claims
Maintain accurate records of claims and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations
Attend mediations and/or trials, representing the company’s interests and ensuring alignment with legal strategies
Assess the cost of defense versus indemnity, analyzing financial and legal implications to support strategic decision-making while protecting the insureds and/or the company’s interests
Provide strategic direction to defense counsel, negotiate timely and fair settlements, oversee loss adjustment expenses, and offer actionable recommendations to the claims management team on settlement or defense strategies
What You’ll Bring
10+ years of auto, homeowner, or commerical liability claims experience requried, 2+ years of insurance defense work prefered
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, law degree preferred
Licensed to practice law in the state of California prefered
Extensive experience with high exposure bodily injury, commercial liability, or homeowners’ litigation
Prior high settlement authority
Prior experience mentoring junior examiners/adjusters or providing technical guidance on complex files
Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage a demanding workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
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