Overview

Job Description Job Description Location: Evansville, Indiana in OfficeCompany: Professional Transportation, Inc. (PTI)Employment Type: Full-Time, ExemptAbout the Role: Professional Transportation, Inc. (PTI) is seeking an experienced Director of Claims - FELA & Casualty Litigation to lead and continuously improve our Claims Management Program. This senior-level role is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of FELA claims, litigated casualty claims, non-FELA claims, workers' compensation matters, litigation, settlements, and claim-related risk. The Director of Claims - FELA & Casualty Litigation will work closely with PTI leadership, the Risk and Safety teams, railroad customers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), outside counsel, and other internal and external partners to reduce risk, control claim costs, and protect the interests of PTI, its employees, customers, and the public. This position also provides leadership and development for approximately two direct reports.Key Responsibilities: FELA & Litigated Casualty ClaimsManage the day-to-day activities associated with FELA and other litigated casualty claims.Review new FELA lawsuits and evaluate venue, potential exposure, response requirements, defenses, and overall litigation strategy.Identify, retain, and manage qualified FELA defense counsel, including negotiating appropriate legal rates.Work closely with outside counsel, railroad customer claims personnel, insurance carriers, TPAs, and internal stakeholders throughout the life of a claim.Participate in case strategy conferences and help develop effective defense strategies for PTI and its indemnitees.Review discovery requests, medical reports, claim documentation, and proposed responses.Coordinate with counsel and appropriate PTI personnel in preparing discovery responses and objections.Evaluate the need for surveillance and engage qualified investigative providers when appropriate.Evaluate claim exposure and coordinate requests for settlement authority with PTI's Risk Team and executive leadership.Supervise counsel during settlement negotiations and ensure settlement authority is properly documented.Attend mediations, trials, and other legal proceedings as necessary.Coordinate with railroad customers to verify lien amounts and appropriate settlement withholdings.Coordinate decisions involving black box/vehicle data preservation and arrange qualified vendors for data downloads or critical safety inspections when necessary.Evaluate potential appeals following adverse verdicts in consultation with counsel, insurance carriers, and TPAs.Review outside counsel invoices and approve, question, or reject charges when appropriate. Non-FELA ClaimsManage litigated non-FELA casualty claims and related litigation.Evaluate state-specific negligence laws, jurisdictional issues, liability considerations, and other factors affecting claim strategy.Work with defense counsel and insurance partners to develop appropriate litigation and resolution strategies.Evaluate claims for potential settlement, trial, or other resolution. Workers' CompensationOversee the reporting, investigation, administration, and resolution of workers' compensation claims.Coordinate claims with TPAs and insurance carriers.Manage workers' compensation litigation with approved legal counsel and carrier/TPA representatives.Review workers' compensation reserves quarterly and support appropriate reserve adjustments.Oversee subrogation and recovery efforts, including document preparation, negotiations with third-party insurance carriers, and referrals for legal collection or arbitration when appropriate. Risk, Legal & Regulatory OversightMonitor relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and legal developments that could affect PTI's claims, operations, or risk exposure.Consult with legal counsel regarding new laws and court decisions that may affect existing claims or litigation strategy.Communicate significant legal and regulatory