Head of Legal Claims

Kevin Strohl

Vice President & Principal

Mid-Sized Property & Casualty Carrier

Position Summary:

 
The Head of Legal Claims is responsible for leading a team of litigation attorneys in managing complex, high-exposure legal matters. This role plays a critical part in developing and executing legal strategies that support broader claims and underwriting goals while mitigating enterprise risk. Key responsibilities include overseeing litigation best practices, guiding defense counsel, evaluating coverage issues, and participating in high-stakes claim decisions. The Head of Legal Claims will also collaborate with internal leadership to analyze emerging legal trends, manage the legal bill review process, and contribute to the selection and performance management of external counsel.
 

Our placement brings extensive experience leading national coverage litigation teams, with experience managing the most complex and high-exposure claims and developing standardized processes for litigation handling and data management. She has successfully built and implemented coverage litigation guidelines, training programs, and internal resources to enhance efficiency and consistency across multiple teams. Her background includes strategic management of counsel panels, collaboration on digital transformation initiatives, and active participation in claims and wordings committees, reflecting a deep understanding of insurance-related litigation, leadership of legal teams, and a proven ability to provide clear, actionable guidance in complex, dynamic environments.