Senior Auto Claims Adjuster, Bodily Injury

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QUICK SUMMARY You'll handle auto claims across the full spectrum, from straightforward property damage to complex, multi-party bodily injury and litigation, with Florida experience a must. 8+ years adjusting, 3+ in litigation, and an active Adjuster's license required. WHO WE ARE Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners — especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it hardest. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we're building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident — so homeowners aren't left behind when they need help most. Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 14 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including: - Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026) - Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2026) - Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - Forbes’ Fintech 50 (2023-2026) - Great Places to Work Certified (May 2024-May 2027) Most importantly, we're building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact — for our customers, our communities, and each other. We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we're building, visit kin.com http://kin.com and see how we work (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kin-insurance/life/kin/). THE OPPORTUNITY Our Claims team is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Auto Casualty Adjuster to own litigated auto claims from filing through resolution. This role manages first-party PIP/Medpay litigation, third-party liability litigation, and UM/UIM litigation, with a focus on complex claims carrying potential high exposure across multiple states, including Florida. You'll develop litigation strategy after reviewing initial complaints and amended actions, drive settlement negotiations, and shape how the team approaches pre-suit claims and litigation trends. In periods of lower litigated volume, you'll also flex into non-litigated bodily injury and other first- and third-party auto claims. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - Own a caseload of litigated auto liability and bodily injury claims from suit assignment through resolution - Develop litigation strategy by reviewing initial complaints, amended actions, and evolving case facts - Analyze claims exposure and build negotiation strategies for settlement - Review pleadings, discovery, and motions to keep suit-handling plans aligned with case developments - Collaborate with defense counsel, claims counsel, and claims management on strategic planning - Build and maintain relationships with approved defense firms and industry vendors - Prepare for and attend mediations, depositions, arbitrations, and trials - Apply multi-state statutory knowledge, including Florida's insurance code, PIP statute, and bad faith framework - Maintain active adjuster licensing and CE credits, and stay current on case law and statutory changes - Mentor junior adjusters through file reviews, coverage questions, and complex claim coaching SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE In your first 6–12 months at Kin, success is less about checking boxes and more about the impact you create. You'll use your skills and judgment to take ownership of meaningful work, improve how we operate, and help move Kin's mission forward. Along the way, you'll deliver outcomes that make a real difference for both Kinfolk and the customers we serve. By the end of your first year, you should feel confident in your role, trusted as an owner, and proud of the progress you've helped make. - Taken ownership of a caseload of litigated auto claims, including high-exposure Bodily Injury, PIP, and UM/UIM claims or suits, driving each file’s strategy from acknowledgement through resolution with sound reserving and settlements, and operating in good faith. - Become a trusted partner to defense counsel, claims counsel, and claims management developing clear litigation and negotiation strategies that resolve complex files efficiently at mediation, arbitration, or trial and reduce unnecessary litigation spend. - Helped raise the bar across the team, mentoring junior adjusters through file reviews and complex claim coaching, and shaping how the unit approaches pre-suit claims and emerging litigation trends. WHAT YOU'LL BRING - 8+ years of auto claims adjusting experience - 3+ years of auto injury claims and litigation experience - Extensive experience handling claims in Florida, including Florida's insurance code, PIP statute, and bad faith framework; additional state experience (e.g., Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Arizona) strongly preferred - Proven ability to mentor junior adjusters, including leading file reviews and coaching through complex claims - Advanced ability to memorialize case activity and communications, in writing and verbally, throughout litigation - Comfortable moving between simple, high-volume claims and complex litigated files without treating either as beneath the role - Experience working directly for an insurance carrier in a fully remote, digital-first environment (Slack, Snapsheet, Excel) - Strong decision-making and critical thinking in complex coverage and liability investigations - Active adjuster license in good standing, with willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed HOW WE HIRE We believe a great hiring experience should be clear, respectful, and human. While our recruiting team uses AI tools for efficiency, resumes are still screened by Kin's in-house recruiters, and candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by recruiters and hiring teams. Rest assured, real people make real decisions. The hiring process and timeline for each role will vary, depending on the position. However, here are some things you can expect from us: - Prompt updates and feedback following interviews - Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and members of teams - Skills assessment relevant to the position, if applicable - Genuine, thoughtful human interaction at every step HOW WE SUPPORT YOU We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, allowing you to choose the benefits that are best for you and your family, starting on the first day of the month following your start date. Core Benefits - Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level - 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings - Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage - Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection) - Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Health & Wellbeing - A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance - Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources - Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays - Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents Growth & Development - Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization - Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval HOW WE WORK We don’t just hire for skills. We hire for alignment. Kinfolk bring diverse perspectives, but we’re united by a shared set of values that shape how we work and how we show up for each other and our customers. Run through walls, together - Every one of us is responsible for creating the culture we want to work in. High performance. Low drama. Always respectful. We assume the best in each other and challenge ideas, not intentions. We show up, work hard, and play to each other's strengths — because that’s how great teams win. Raise the bar. Drop the ego - Attitudes are contagious. Every one of us is responsible for creating the culture we want to work in. High performance. Low drama. Always respectful. Like professional sports teams, we win by working in sync. We show up, work hard, and play to each other’s strengths. Act like an owner - We are owners, fully accountable for achieving Kin’s mission. That requires positive, proactive, big-picture thinking well beyond our job descriptions. Ask questions, Take ownership. Do the right thing, even when it‘s hard. Because when Kin thrives, so do you. And so do our customers. Operate lean. Deliver more - We build efficiency into everything we do. Each dollar we save gets reinvested to deliver more to our customers: better pricing, more products, and new innovations. We work smarter by relentlessly prioritizing and using technology, including AI, to multiply our impact. Lean is about focus, not deprivation. Lean isn't a limitation — it's our competitive advantage. Keep asking ‘What if?’ - We value curiosity. To make insurance better for our customers, we experiment. We embrace insights. And we base decisions on data rather than assumptions. We see setbacks as opportunities for growth and are always learning and improving. Both individually and as a company. WHERE WE WORK We are a remote-first company with offices in Chicago, IL and St. Petersburg, FL where teams can come together for collaboration. For Sales Agents and Customer Service Agents: These roles sit in any of the following 30 states: AL, AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. For all other positions, these roles can sit in any of the following 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work full-time in one of the states listed above. For remote technical positions located in Canada, we are only able to hire individuals who reside in Ontario. Applicants must be able to live and work full-time in Ontario to be considered. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift. EEOC STATEMENT Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Kin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us by sending an email to careers@kin.com