As a Casualty Claims Consultant you will manage claims in litigation.  You will also:

• Assign litigated files to panel counsel and work with panel counsel to oversee litigation strategy, including any discovery, motion, and trial strategies.
• Contribute to the financial success of Farm Bureau Financial Services by determining when cases should be settled, tried, or submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Attend mediations and/or trials on behalf of Farm Bureau Financial Services with State and Commercial Business Unit claims staff members when requested or when necessary.
• Ensure case reserves are adequate.
• Work in conjunction with Business Units partners to ensure that required reinsurance reports/billings are completed and filed on a timely basis when necessary.
• Maintain records on legal counsel and litigated cases and provide reports as requested.
• Serve as a resource to all claims personnel on legal issues and casualty policy interpretation.

• College degree or equivalent plus seven years of relevant experience required.
• Current license to practice law , and continue to maintain license status required.
• This position will be primarily responsible for Commercial claims in the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. 
• Commercial claims coverage analysis and litigation experience preferred.
• Litigation Supervisor or related experience preferred.
• Must keep current with existing and pending claims precedents and legislation.
• Must be able to fully appraise all damage aspects and have strong knowledge of tort law.