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Expert Witness Services for Insurance Litigation
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About Hite Insurance Consulting
Overview
Hite Insurance Consulting is a national expert-witness and advisory practice specializing in insurance bad faith, claim-handling standards, and insurer conduct. Led by Collin J. Hite, a recognized strategist in insurance bad faith and senior litigator, the firm delivers clear, defensible, and practical expertise to defense counsel, national carriers, coverage teams, and policyholder practices.
With over three decades of hands-on experience in complex coverage litigation for policyholders and insurers, as well as evaluations of claim-handling standards and insurer operational practices, clients receive insights from an expert who comprehensively understands both the legal framework and the operational realities within claims organizations.
What Distinguishes Hite Insurance Consulting
Expertise on Policyholder and Insurer Sides
Collin possesses deep specialization in insurance bad faith and claim-handling standards, providing expert litigation consulting for both Policyholders and Insurers.
Experience
With decades of practical, real-world expertise in bad faith litigation management, Collin specializes in advising on complex coverage disputes and ensuring adherence to claim-handling standards, while also addressing issues of insurance bad faith. He also possesses experience with broker/agent standards and liability related to placement of coverage.
Presentations
Clear, defensible opinions that resonate with judges, juries, and opposing experts are crucial, especially in the context of claim-handling standards, insurance bad faith, and litigation consulting. Collin's extensive experience in training attorneys and claim professionals makes him ideally suited as a bad faith expert.
Litigation
Collin represented Policyholders and Insurers in numerous states across the country and tried 38 cases to verdict. His experience in litigation consulting has equipped him with a deep understanding of what counsel requires in litigation and from an expert witness, especially concerning claim-handling standards and issues related to insurance bad faith. Even while in-house, Collin participated in the role of policyholder counsel in mock jury exercises for his files. Collin has litigated and overseen cases in multiple states against brokers concerning claims of failure to place proper coverage.
Insurer Expertise
As in-house insurance counsel at two Fortune 200 insurers, USAA Insurance (2025 $27bn gross premium) and Markel Insurance (2025 $15.5bn gross premium), Collin is well-versed in coverage and claims, particularly regarding insurance bad faith. In both positions, he managed bad faith litigation nationwide for various product lines, ensuring compliance with claim-handling standards and providing litigation consulting when necessary. He has a deep understanding and real world experience in claims handling standards and policy limit rejections leading to bad faith and extra-contractual litigation.
Services for Attorneys
Litigation Services
Expert Reports & Testimony
Comprehensive, well-reasoned reports grounded in industry standards, including claim-handling standards and regulatory expectations, paired with clear, credible deposition and trial testimony that withstands scrutiny, particularly in cases involving insurance bad faith, policy limits, and broker liability.
Claims‑Handling Evaluation
Detailed assessments of insurer conduct focus on claim-handling standards, including the quality of investigations, development of coverage positions, communication practices, reserving, documentation, and compliance with statutory and regulatory duties, while also considering aspects related to insurance bad faith and the role of litigation consulting.
Litigation Strategy Consulting
We provide strategic support for counsel by focusing on pre-suit evaluations, case-theory development, and claim-file analysis, all while ensuring adherence to claim-handling standards. Our expertise also includes anticipating opposing-expert arguments, particularly in cases involving insurance bad faith and litigation consulting.
Ancillary Services
Deposition Prep
Assist counsel in preparing witnesses for depositions and trials while ensuring adherence to claim-handling standards, especially in cases involving insurance bad faith and litigation consulting.
Trial Monitoring
Attend trials and provide daily reporting to claim professionals or attorneys regarding the status of the case. This process aligns with claim-handling standards and generates an independent evaluation of the case's progress and jury, which is crucial in the context of insurance bad faith and litigation consulting.
Mock Jury Exercises
Play the role of opposing counsel in mock jury focus groups and trials to enhance the realism of presentations, especially when discussing claim-handling standards. This method offers a more authentic experience than relying on an internal colleague, particularly in cases involving insurance bad faith and claims handling.
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Hite Insurance Consulting LLC
Mobile: 804.347.5703 Email: hiteconsulting@icloud.com
