Auto and General Liability Claims Specialist

The Hartford

Claims Specialist at an insurance company managing complex, auto and liability claims throughout their life cycle, proactively handling litigation and resolution strategies.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,600 - $161,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handling a caseload of complex, high exposure, auto and general liability claims throughout the claim’s life cycle
Conducting investigations and analyzing and evaluating the information learned
Making coverage determinations and communicating written position(s) to insureds and other required parties
Setting appropriate expense and indemnity reserves and monitoring on a regular basis for any needed adjustment
Presenting cases to management for authority above established levels
Developing and implementing resolution strategies to achieve high quality outcomes
Proactively managing litigation and counsel, including planning and execution, budgeting and bill review
Attending trials and mediations as necessary
Contributing to broader claim and enterprise goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; law degree a plus
Minimum of seven years handling complex litigated coverage and liability matters
Superior analytical ability and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent strategic thinking ability and execution skills
Excellent negotiation and advanced technical claim handling skills, including knowledge of coverage and tort laws
An ability to communicate thoughts clearly and concisely, and to influence and persuade others
Superior interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

analytical abilitystrategic thinkingnegotiation skillstechnical claim handlingknowledge of coverage lawsknowledge of tort lawslitigation managementbudgetingbill reviewcase presentation

Soft Skills

organizational skillsoral communicationwritten communicationexecution skillsinfluencepersuasioninterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreelaw degree