Senior Director: Claims Litigation

We are seeking an experienced Director, Claims Litigation to join our Claims Litigation team. This role is responsible for the strategic handling and resolution of attorney-represented residential property claims, including complex and mass-litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating independently, partnering closely with executive leadership, and providing guidance across the Claims organization.

This position may be filled at a senior level or at a lower level based on experience. Title and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Independently manage and resolve attorney-represented residential property claims, including complex and mass-litigation matters, within assigned settlement authority and established litigation strategies.
• Partner closely with the Vice President – Claims Litigation to develop, implement, and execute litigation strategies aligned with Company and client objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a point of contact for matters directly related to attorney-represented claims.
• Direct and manage retained outside counsel, including providing litigation guidance, ensuring compliance with strategy, and monitoring legal spend.
• Evaluate exposure on individual cases and dockets; recommend and seek approval for settlement authority exceeding agreed thresholds.
• Adjust indemnity reserves based on case assessment, venue considerations, and evolving litigation risk.
• Draft, review, and critique litigation-related documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, attorney correspondence, releases, and affidavits.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to Claims Examiners and leadership on residential property claim issues involving litigation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of departmental policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
• Train, mentor, and develop Claims staff within the area of litigation expertise.
• Monitor relevant case law, venue-specific litigation trends, and industry developments impacting residential property claims.
• Identify operational or litigation-related issues, evaluate solutions, and take appropriate action independently or present recommendations to leadership.
• Attend depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials as required.

• Must be a licensed attorney.
• Significant experience handling first-party residential property insurance claims, including attorney-represented matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation files with minimal oversight.
• Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Extensive residential property insurance experience in states where the Company conducts business, including Texas and/or Florida.
• Licensed Property & Casualty claims adjuster.
• Prior experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets at a senior or director level.