Litigation Specialist

Harford Mutual Insurance Group • Bel Air, MD

30d • $86,400 - $124,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Litigation Specialist investigates, evaluates, and resolves complex, high severity and/or atypical commercial casualty line claims. The incumbent will exercise their independent discretion and judgment in handling high severity claims and oversee cases in litigation, collaborating with and directing outside defense counsel. Harford Mutual Insurance Group is a growing, dynamic mutual insurance carrier providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional market. Headquartered in Harford County, Maryland, Harford Mutual offers a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment with a rich company culture. Founded in 1842 on the principles of mutuality, we believe in insuring opportunity through mutual success® for our policyholders, agents, communities, and employees, and invite our employees to continue that tradition with respect, integrity, exemplary service, and personal responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum four-year degree or comparable work experience
• 7+ years of industry experience
• Completion of, or participation in the AIC program
• Knowledge and understanding of litigation process
• Ability to understand and analyze insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

• J.D. a plus

Responsibilities

• Investigate
• Evaluate coverage
• Negotiate settlements
• Review new lawsuits and provide recommendations for handling
• Ability to identify Complex high exposure claims
• Monitor defense counsel adherence to litigation procedures
• Attend mediations both virtually and in person
• Attend trials, settlement conferences and other discovery processes
• Review and establish appropriate reserves
• Provide necessary information to reinsurers and affiliates

Benefits

• Total Rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior