Claims Litigation Leader (Remote/Hybrid Opportunity)

It's ok if you don't meet every requirement. At Grange, we prioritize creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your previous experience only partially matches qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We believe in fostering growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and development of skills as you progress in your career with us.

Summary: Determine Claims litigation strategy, forecasting trends in Personal and Commercial Lines litigation as well as data analysis of the suits handled by the team. Lead Claims Legal to achieve prompt and equitable disposition of lawsuits against insureds or the company.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Communicate strategy to Personal Lines and Commercial Lines business unit partners. Create mechanism for ongoing business insight.

• Technical supervision, oversight, analysis and reporting of complex litigated casualty claims (over $100,000) which includes Personal and Commercial Lines cases.

• Develop, implement and follow-up on litigation programs and strategies, including thorough analysis of strategic direction.

• Provide ongoing coaching and legal guidance to direct reports.

• Provide frequent updates that affect litigation handling and strategy.

• Regularly report on trial activity, new/closed/pending suits, verdicts, etc.

• Review and assist in preparing written reports on legal large casualty claims' for Claims Authority Board (CAB).

• Coordinate weekly CAB meetings and prepare summary report on cases.

• Identify claims handling trends within large losses for training needs.

• Diary and review high exposure and potentially dangerous lawsuits.

• Participate in team roundtables, TLD and pre-litigation roundtables.

• Maintain panel counsel roster and ensure quality standards are being met by both panel and house counsel.

What You'll Bring To The Company:

Juris Doctor degree preferred (licensed in the State of Ohio) or equivalent. A minimum of 10 years handling or managing litigated claims in-house for a P&C insurance carrier required. Recent commercial litigation handling or management preferred. CPCU and 5 years managerial experience preferred. Proven leadership skills with strong communication, organization and analytical skills needed to develop and successfully implement strategic and tactical plans.

About Us:

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin and holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent). In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on employee feedback, including a cultural appreciation holiday, family formation benefits, compassionate care leave, and expanded categories of bereavement leave.

Who We Are:

We are committed to an inclusive work environment that welcomes and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We hire great talent from various backgrounds, and our associates are our biggest strength. We seek individuals that represent the diversity of our communities, including those of all abilities. A diverse workforce's collective ideas, opinions and creativity are necessary to deliver the innovative solutions and service our agency partners and customers need. Our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.

Our Associate Resource Groups help us create a more diverse and inclusive mindset and workplace. They also offer professional and personal growth opportunities. These voluntary groups are open to all associates and have formed to celebrate similarities of ethnicity/race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation and include Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, created in 2016, is focused on professional development, networking, business value and community outreach, all of which encourage and facilitate an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and growth. Together, we use our individual experiences to learn from one another and grow as professionals and as people.

We are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace in all aspects, terms and conditions of employment and welcome the unique contributions that you bring from education, opinions, culture, beliefs, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, pregnancy, veteran status, and citizenship.

Grange Enterprise is proud to be part of the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, a national initiative of more than 1400 CEOs working for the advancement of diversity and inclusion within the workplace.