Claim Litigation Specialist

🔥 12 hours ago

🌽 Illinois, Ohio, +2 more states – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote 🏈 Ohio – Remote 🚗 Michigan – Remote 🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Hastings Insurance Company

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1885

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🛡️ Insurance

Consulting • Logistics • Insurance

Hastings Insurance Company is a regional insurance provider based in Hastings, Michigan that offers commercial, personal (home and auto), and farm insurance through a network of independent local agents. The company emphasizes customized coverage, loss control consulting, claims support, and agent-led guidance to help businesses and individuals find affordable, tailored insurance solutions. Hastings focuses on community-based service with local agents, risk management resources, and a commitment to customer feedback and continuous improvement.

📋 Description

• Manage a caseload of complex coverage and high-exposure claims, including litigated and non-litigated matters, from investigation through resolution • Investigate and evaluate claim exposures and applicable policy coverage • Develop claim handling, litigation, and settlement strategies • Collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, claimants, attorneys, and other stakeholders • Evaluate and negotiate settlements within established authority levels • Establish, evaluate, and maintain claim reserves • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings • Pursue subrogation, salvage, and loss mitigation opportunities • Maintain accurate and timely claim documentation • Identify potential fraud indicators and coordinate referrals to the Special Investigations Unit • Serve as a technical resource and mentor to claims professionals • Communicate claim developments, emerging trends, and exposure areas to internal departments

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of insurance education and professional experience required • Minimum of five years of progressively responsible property and casualty insurance claims experience required • Ten or more years of claims experience, including commercial claims and litigation handling, preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of complex coverage issues, high-exposure claims, litigation processes, and settlement negotiations • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills • Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Proficiency with claims management systems and Microsoft Office applications • Professional insurance designation, or active pursuit of a designation, preferred • Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state adjuster licenses and continuing education requirements, as necessary • Ability to reside in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin • Occasional travel required; candidates outside the preferred geographic area should anticipate approximately 10% overnight travel

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching contributions • Generous paid time off • Tuition assistance • Professional development assistance • Company performance-based incentive compensation opportunities • Remote work arrangement • Collaborative, down-to-earth culture • Growth opportunities • Occasional travel expenses may be covered as required by business needs