Remote Claim Litigation Specialist - Complex Coverage

Hastings Insurance Company; Indianapolis (IN); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition and professional development

Performance-based incentive programs

Descripción de la vacante

Hastings Insurance seeks an experienced Claim Litigation Specialist to join our Legal team. You will manage a caseload of complex coverage and high-exposure claims, including litigated and non-litigated matters, across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes evaluating coverage, establishing reserves, negotiating settlements, and guiding litigation strategies. You will collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, claimants, and internal partners to achieve fair, timely resolutions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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, analyze applicable policy coverage, and develop appropriate claim handling and settlement strategies.
• Collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, claimants, attorneys, and other involved parties to support effective litigation management and claim resolution.
• Evaluate and negotiate settlements, exercising sound judgment and decision-making within established authority levels.
• Establish, evaluate, and maintain appropriate claim reserves based on exposure, anticipated costs, and potential settlement or litigation outcomes.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for subrogation, salvage, and loss mitigation while ensuring cost-effective use of outside vendors and professional services.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely claim documentation in accordance with company procedures, established guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential indicators of fraud and coordinate appropriate referrals to the Special Investigations Unit.
• Serve as a technical resource to other claims professionals on complex coverage matters, reserving, litigation strategies, and settlement evaluations, providing guidance and mentorship as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal departments to communicate relevant claim developments, emerging trends, and potential areas of exposure.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Judgment & decision-making

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in insurance/related field

Herramientas

Claims management systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Hastings Insurance seeks an experienced Claim Litigation Specialist to join our Legal team. You will manage a caseload of complex coverage and high-exposure claims, including litigated and non-litigated matters, across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes evaluating coverage, establishing reserves, negotiating settlements, and guiding litigation strategies. You will collaborate with defense counsel, insureds, claimants, and internal partners to achieve fair, timely resolutions.