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Casualty Claims Specialist
Casualty Claims Specialist
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
About HDI Global Insurance Company
HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers in over 150 countries, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.
We are currently seeking a Casualty Claims Specialist to manage high-severity, litigated casualty claims involving construction defect, general liability bodily injury, and property damage exposures. This role will focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with significant financial impact and strategic importance.
Key Responsibilities
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
About HDI Global Insurance Company
HDI Global Insurance Company is a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL. As a wholly owned subsidiary of HDI Global SE, we manage the industrial lines division of the Talanx Group. Our extensive portfolio of products and services, combined with an international network of local insurers in over 150 countries, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.
We are currently seeking a Casualty Claims Specialist to manage high-severity, litigated casualty claims involving construction defect, general liability bodily injury, and property damage exposures. This role will focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with significant financial impact and strategic importance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of complex, severe, litigated construction defect and general liability bodily injury and property damage claims.
- Evaluate and assess risk exposure in excess of $100M USD, establishing appropriate reserving strategies and resolution plans.
- Lead claim strategy development in partnership with Underwriting, Risk Engineering, Legal, and external counsel to drive favorable outcomes.
- Direct outside counsel, forensic experts, and specialty vendors in high-exposure and catastrophe-related claims.
- Proactively resolve large losses through early risk assessment, advanced analytics, AI-supported modeling tools, and coordinated litigation management.
- Navigate multi-jurisdictional litigation environments, including complex venue, contractual indemnification, and coverage considerations.
- Analyze policy language across standard and manuscript forms, independently identifying and addressing coverage issues.
- Represent the company in mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and court proceedings as necessary.
- Develop and execute global claim resolution strategies for multinational clients in coordination with international partners.
- Innovate and pilot new claims tools and business processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and insight.
- Identify subrogation and recovery opportunities to reduce loss exposure.
- Provide clear, timely reporting to senior management on high-severity matters and emerging trends.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Deep expertise in complex casualty claims handling, particularly construction defect and severe general liability losses.
- Strong understanding of catastrophic loss management and large-scale litigation strategy.
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to evaluate significant financial exposure and coverage implications.
- Experience managing claims involving layered insurance programs and excess placements.
- Familiarity with AI-based claims analytics, litigation technology platforms, and data-driven reserving methodologies.
- Exceptional negotiation skills and comfort operating in high-stakes mediation environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across underwriting, legal, actuarial, and risk engineering functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presence.
- Strategic mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to large loss resolution.
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 4+ years of complex casualty claims experience, including litigated construction defect and large general liability exposures.
- Demonstrated experience managing claims with exposure exceeding $25M USD; experience with $100M+ exposures preferred.
- Experience handling multi-jurisdictional and multinational claims environments preferred.
- State adjuster licenses required or willingness to obtain and maintain.
- Willingness to travel as needed for mediations, client meetings, catastrophe response, or court proceedings.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and geographic location.
Benefits
HDI Global Insurance Company offers a competitive benefits package, including:
401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Medical, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Telemedicine, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Dental, Vision, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Group and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Transit and Parking benefits.
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HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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