Senior Claims Director: Lead Complex Casualty & Litigation

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO package

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Claims Director to lead a team of about 15 claims professionals handling complex casualty matters across General Liability, Commercial Auto, Construction Injury and environmental liability. You will set strategy, guide liability evaluation, reserve planning and settlements, and direct litigations with defense counsel.

The role emphasizes performance, consistency, and operational excellence in a global context.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex casualty claims within the insurance industry.
• Strong expertise in litigation management, liability analysis, and claims strategy.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing high-performing claims teams.
• Excellent judgment, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage high-profile, high-severity claims in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 15 claims professionals.
• Oversee strategy and resolution of complex, litigated casualty claims.
• Provide guidance on liability evaluation, risk assessment, reserving, and settlement strategies.
• Direct litigation management efforts and collaborate closely with defense counsel.
• Drive team performance, consistency, and operational excellence.
• Partner with senior leadership on significant exposures and business initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Claims management

Litigation management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Decision making

Job description

LHH is seeking a Claims Director to lead a team of about 15 claims professionals handling complex casualty matters across General Liability, Commercial Auto, Construction Injury and environmental liability. You will set strategy, guide liability evaluation, reserve planning and settlements, and direct litigations with defense counsel.

The role emphasizes performance, consistency, and operational excellence in a global context.