Senior Claims Strategist – Specialized Liability

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401K with company match

PTO

Job summary

The Hanover in Itasca, IL is seeking a Sr. Consultant Specialized Claims to lead complex management liability claims nationwide, focusing on D&O, EPL, fiduciary, and financial institutions liabilities.

This senior role provides strategic guidance, directs counsel, and partners with legal and underwriting teams to drive outcomes. This full-time, exempt position can be remote or hybrid, with opportunities to mentor staff, advance policy development, and influence claims strategy.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of management liability or complex claims experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; JD and/or industry designations preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of statutes, regulations, and case law for high-complexity claims.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the company’s most complex, high-severity claims with significant financial exposure.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve high-profile cases and shape claims strategy.
• Retain, manage, and direct counsel; develop litigation strategies including discovery, trial, and resolution planning.
• Represent the company at trials, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations.
• Maximize litigation outcomes through strategic oversight and documentation.

Skills

Management liability

Complex claims handling

Litigation coordination

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Litigation management software

Legal research tools

Job description

The Hanover in Itasca, IL is seeking a Sr. Consultant Specialized Claims to lead complex management liability claims nationwide, focusing on D&O, EPL, fiduciary, and financial institutions liabilities.

This senior role provides strategic guidance, directs counsel, and partners with legal and underwriting teams to drive outcomes. This full-time, exempt position can be remote or hybrid, with opportunities to mentor staff, advance policy development, and influence claims strategy.