Senior Casualty Claims Specialist

Hannover Digital Investments; The Claims; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company is seeking a Casualty Claims Senior Specialist to manage complex litigation and claims. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in litigation and insurance claim management. This position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $140,000, along with a robust benefits package including a 401(k) and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in litigation and insurance claims.
• Ability to analyze medical records and expert reports.
• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value complex litigation and claims.
• Prepare reports for management on large losses.
• Develop relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance claim management

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Casualty Claims Senior Specialist – Chicago, IL

HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, which manages the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our broad and flexible portfolio of products and services combined with our international network of local insurers in more than 150 countries provides us the ability to offer a wide range of domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S. based multinational companies.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of high‑value, complex litigation
• The investigation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex commercial casualty claims, with the assistance of external service providers where appropriate.
• In complex claims, represent the company and clients effectively by participating in, or leading litigation teams where necessary.
• Independently resolve significant exposure claims on favorable terms.
• Effectively control the use, costs and work product of outside counsel and other external service providers.
• Analysis of policy coverages on standard and manuscript forms, independently identifying and evaluating coverage issues, and where necessary preparing coverage position letters.
• Operate within designated monetary authority for reserves, case disposition, and payments.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for management on large losses; keep management informed of issues, problems, and progress on severe claims.
• Regular mediation or informal negotiation of claims.
• Provides outstanding service and availability to business partners, developing relationships with our customers, brokers and HDI colleagues; domestically and abroad.
• Make decisions which can meaningfully impact the financial results of the company
• Ability to identify and initiate subrogation recovery opportunities.
• Share claims lessons learned with other HDI departments.
• Occasional travel, for mediation, client/case meetings, court, or arbitral appearances, whenever necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Will work with HDI to secure a suite of appropriate state adjuster licenses as well as pursue required continuing education credits to maintain those licenses.
• Litigation and insurance claim management experience, with an emphasis on product liability and construction liability matters. Expert in claims handling, coverage, correspondence, and negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze medical records, expert reports, and other investigative reports.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and interpretation skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Multi‑task and adaptable to change.
• The desire to exceed the expectations and requirements of external customers and internal colleagues.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, electronic file, and database systems.
• Travel Required: Minimal or as necessary

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 plus eligibility for a performance‑based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location.

Benefits

HDI Global Insurance Company offers a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that HDI Global Insurance Company does not currently sponsor, nor assume sponsorship of, employment visas.
• Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted to HDI Global Insurance Company without prior authorization from the Human Resources department will be considered unsolicited. HDI Global Insurance Company and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.
• Attention All Applicants: Please use the following link to read HDI's California Personnel Privacy notice: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0bbddcaf-d738-3af9-bc04-b25f803799ff
• HDI Global Insurance Company participates in E‑Verify.
• HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.