Insurance
10 insurance subrogation experts
These ten claims professionals have managed or directed subrogation work at insurance companies. A reader can learn how insurers organize subrogation teams and pursue recoveries on paid claims.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brian McAuley, CPCU
LinkedInExperience: Subrogation Claim Manager · The Hartford
Former Subrogation Claim Manager at The Hartford (2006–2018). Director at The Hartford since October 2018, where the profile says Brian currently manages areas including Property Subrogation and Property Salvage. Other listed roles at The Hartford include Supervisor (2005–2006) and Quality Assurance Consultant (2000–2005).
Deborah Roser
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Manager GRM U.S. Subrogation · Liberty Mutual Insurance
Former Vice President and Manager GRM U.S. Subrogation at Liberty Mutual Insurance (2019–2022) and former AVP and Manager of Subrogation at Liberty Mutual (2015–2022). Vice President and Sr. Field Manager, APD at Liberty Mutual Insurance since July 2022, and former Claims Manager there (2012–2015).
Henry DeFina
LinkedInExperience: Subrogation Manager · Crum & Forster
Subrogation Manager at Crum & Forster since November 2016. The profile describes managing the subrogation department for nationwide recovery on commercial automobile, personal automobile, workers' compensation, property, cyber, fidelity and surety claims, and overseeing compliance with best practices. Former Claims Operations Support Specialist - Business Analytics Unit at Everest Re Group (2013–2016).
Jennifer Bulnes, M.B.A., AIC
LinkedInExperience: Director, Subrogation · USAA
Director, Subrogation at USAA since August 2024 and former Manager of Claim Operations, Subrogation there (2023–2024). Other listed USAA roles include Business Process Owner Senior (2020–2023), Claims Service Manager (2013–2020) and Claims Examiner (2010–2013).
Katherine Muñoz
LinkedInExperience: Director - Subrogation · Farmers Insurance
Director - Subrogation at Farmers Insurance since September 2023 and former National Auto Subrogation Manager there (2015–2023). The profile's entry for that manager role describes rebuilding the subrogation department in Caledonia, Michigan after the decision was made to centralize the operation. Former Subrogation Supervisor at Farmers Insurance (2005–2010).
Katie Laurich
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager of Subrogation · Progressive Insurance
Senior Manager of Subrogation at Progressive Insurance since June 2023 and former Outbound Subrogation Manager there (2016–2023), a role the profile tags at Level: Lead in Mayfield, Ohio. The profile also lists Claims Supervisor at Progressive Insurance (2005–2023).
Matthew Mitchell
LinkedInExperience: Vice President & Manager, Claims Subrogation · Liberty Mutual Insurance
Vice President & Manager, Claims Subrogation at Liberty Mutual Insurance since November 2025. Other listed Liberty Mutual Insurance roles include Senior Claims Manager, Subrogation (2018–2022), Assistant Vice President & Claims Field Manager - Inside Auto (2022–2025) and Claims Operations Manager (2016–2018).
Melissa Schmidt
LinkedInExperience: Director, Major Case Subrogation · Travelers
Director, Major Case Subrogation at Travelers since August 2019, where the profile describes directly handling assigned severity claims ranging from $250,000 to $2 million and directing technical experts and staff, panel and coverage counsel to determine liability, damages and subrogation potential. Other listed Travelers roles include Senior Technical Specialist (2015–2019) and Unit Manager (2004–2015).
Phil Boling, CPCU
LinkedInExperience: Claims Manager - Subrogation · Zurich North America
Claims Manager - Subrogation at Zurich North America since 2007. The profile describes managing, coaching, training, hiring and directing 7 recovery claim adjusters for surety, fidelity, workers compensation, property, GL and auto claims. Former Recovery Litigation Specialist (2001–2006) and Recovery Specialist (1998–1999) at Zurich North America.
Rachel Price
LinkedInExperience: Director of Workers Compensation Subrogation · AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
Director of Workers Compensation Subrogation at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. since April 2023, where the profile describes managing between 5 and 10 teams of 6 adjusters handling liability investigations. Other listed AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. roles include Complex Workers Compensation Subrogation Manager (2020–2023), Subrogation Claims Supervisor (2017–2020) and Subrogation Claims Adjuster (2012–2015).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's lines of business to yours, since subrogation on personal auto differs from subrogation on property, workers compensation or large commercial losses. Also decide whether you need someone who built and ran a subrogation unit or someone who handled complex recovery cases directly.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which paid claims are worth pursuing for subrogation, and how early in the claim do you flag them?
- 02When do you handle a recovery in-house, send it to arbitration or refer it to outside counsel?
- 03Which measures do you use to judge whether a subrogation unit is performing well?
Reaching insurance subrogation experts
How can I contact one of these insurance subrogation experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 9 companies, including The Hartford, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Crum & Forster, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach insurance subrogation experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
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