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Harford Mutual Insurance Group · 2 days ago

Casualty Litigation Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Harford Mutual Insurance Group is a growing, dynamic mutual insurance carrier providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional market. The Casualty Litigation Specialist handles complex claims, oversees litigation cases, and collaborates with outside counsel to ensure proper case management and resolution.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Conducts prompt and thorough investigations of complex and high exposure casualty claims within departmental and regulatory guidelines

Effectively communicates through telephone, written, and other communication methods with policyholders, claimants, attorneys, witnesses, and others with pertinent information

Provides quality claims service to our policyholders and agents by remaining in constant communication with them throughout the claim lifecycle and litigation process

Oversees cases in litigation ensuring proper handling by outside counsel while collaborating in the development of the litigation strategy and plan of action

Analyzes information to evaluate assigned claims to determine the extent of loss, taking into consideration coverage, liability, damages and future investigation needs

Evaluates coverage, determines liability, and utilizes negotiation skills to resolve claims within authority to include the ability to draft the respective communications required on the claim

Displays comprehensive expertise in casualty claims, including mastery of jurisdiction-specific documentation, statutory obligations, and the evolving legal environment affecting casualty litigation

Actively participates in mediations to achieve efficient resolution of claims

Accurately apply the HMIG reserving practice by continually evaluating claim exposure to establish appropriate and timely reserves over the life of the claim

Maintain a claim dashboard and diary to comply with departmental diary procedures

Assess and initiate subrogation and risk transfer strategies as appropriate

Qualification

Casualty Claims ExpertiseLegal KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAdjuster LicenseAIC CertificationCPCU PursuitAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Four-year college degree; or comparable claims work experience

Over 7 years' experience in progressive claims roles; Prior experience in Casualty (Construction Defect, General Liability, Employers' Liability and Auto Liability) Claims

Knowledge in the legal field; Expertise in areas of coverage, statutory laws, and jurisdictional requirements

Preferred

AIC and pursuit of CPCU preferred

Adjuster License in DE, NC, SC, KY and WV preferred

Company

Harford Mutual Insurance Group

Harford Mutual Insurance Group, a 2022 & 2021 Ward's 50 TOP PERFORMER; a TOP WORKPLACE by The Baltimore Sun Media Group in 2022; TOP PERFORMER In Employee Experience by DecisionWise in 2020; and Employer of the Year by the Maryland Chapter of the CPCU Society in 2016, is a provider of property and casualty insurance products and services for businesses.

Founded in 1842

Bel Air, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees