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AI Powered. Human Driven. 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, enables us to offer comprehensive domestic and global insurance solutions for U.S.-based multinational companies.

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Together, these priorities support profitable growth, sustainable profitability, global consistency, digital transformation, AI acceleration, smart cost leadership, and stronger collaboration across teams and markets. They also reflect our focus on being a workplace of choice by building a future-ready workforce where people.

We have a remote career opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-reliant Claims Specialist handling international commercial casualty claims. As a member of the International U.S. Casualty Claims team, this position is responsible for all facets of handling certain North American claims under U.S. and non-U.S. policies of significant complexity and exposure. The role involves working with a range of European and North American insured clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and resolve complex commercial casualty claims, utilizing external service providers as appropriate.
• Manage complex claims involving significant exposure, including product liability and cross-border matters.
• Participate in or lead litigation teams and independently resolve significant exposure claims on favorable terms.
• Manage outside counsel and other external service providers, including oversight of costs and work product.
• Analyze policy coverage across standard and manuscript forms, identify coverage issues, and prepare written coverage positions when appropriate.
• Operate within designated monetary authority for reserving, case disposition, and payments.
• Prepare timely and accurate large-loss reports and keep management informed of key developments on severe claims.
• Participate in mediations and informal claim negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, brokers, co-insurers, and colleagues domestically and internationally.
• Prepare reinsurance loss reports and identify potential subrogation recovery opportunities.
• Present internally on relevant U.S. legal topics and share claims lessons learned across departments.
• Collaborate with underwriting and other departments to improve overall results.
• Participate in industry groups, professional societies, and specialized internal working groups focused on emerging risks, coverage, and major claim evaluations.
• Travel as necessary for mediations, client and case meetings, and court or arbitral appearances.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• 10+ years of casualty claims experience and/or commensurate experience in private legal practice.
• Litigation and cross-border insurance claims management experience, with an emphasis on product liability.
• Strong contract and policy interpretation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build consensus among diverse international stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence working directly with client risk managers, executives, and outside counsel.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with international business partners.
• Professional demeanor and ability to adapt to change and value diverse perspectives.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required state insurance adjuster licenses.
• Ability to travel as necessary, up to approximately 10%.
• Cross-border claims experience involving international partners preferred.
• European language skills, particularly German, and other cross-cultural experience preferred.
• CPCU, AIC, and/or AIC-M designation preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this position is $185,000 – $215,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including experience, education, and location. We offer 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.

Additional Information

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. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Recruitment Agencies: All resumes submitted without prior HR authorization will be considered unsolicited. HDI Global Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Attention California Applicants: Click here to view HDI's California Personnel Privacy Notice