Hastings Insurance Company

Claim Litigation Specialist

Hastings Insurance Company
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex coverage and high-exposure claims, including litigation and settlement strategies. Proficient in negotiation, analytical thinking, and maintaining accurate claim documentation while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Claims ManagementLitigation HandlingSettlement NegotiationAnalytical SkillsProfessional Insurance Designation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

What you’ll need
  • 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

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Claims InvestigationCoverage EvaluationClaim Reserves ManagementSubrogation PursuitFraud DetectionMediation ParticipationArbitration ParticipationTrial ParticipationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyClaims Management Systems
Soft Skills
Decision-MakingConflict ResolutionOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
State Adjuster LicensesProfessional Insurance Designation
Industry Keywords
Property InsuranceCasualty InsuranceHigh-Exposure ClaimsLitigation ProcessesClaims Experience