Hastings Insurance Company · 2 months ago
Litigation & Legal Director
Hastings, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expHastings Insurance Company is a trusted partner in the insurance industry, focused on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. The Litigation & Legal Director will manage high-exposure corporate litigation, provide legal leadership, and oversee the Corporate Litigation team, while contributing to governance and risk management initiatives.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 5–7 litigation professionals and support staff
Manage all aspects of corporate and mass-tort litigation exceeding $1M in exposure
Direct outside counsel to ensure equitable, cost-effective litigation outcomes
Oversee and evaluate reserve adequacy and litigation performance metrics
Provide expert consultation on coverage, exposure, and litigation strategy
Support corporate legal matters, including governance, risk management, and contract oversight
Advise leadership on emerging regulatory, judicial, and industry developments
Manage expenses and vendor engagements within assigned authority
Participate in professional development and continuous improvement activities
Travel periodically to mediations, hearings, and industry meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor (JD), and insurance education required
Minimum 3 years' experience in claims or litigation management; management experience preferred
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to lead through others
Solid understanding of insurance policy forms, coverages, and reserving practices
Proficiency with claim management systems and Microsoft Office tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
CPCU, CIC, API, or AIS designation
Company
Hastings Insurance Company
At Hastings Insurance, our balanced corporate strategy focuses on implementing emerging technologies, cultivating strong independent agency relationships, and providing the right products to our policyholders.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Wallace
Retired CEO
Renee Beauford
President and Chief Executive Officer - Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
Recent News
Insurance Journal
2023-12-24
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