James McFarland

Senior Vice President, Head Of Claims at Origin Specialty Underwriters

James McFarland is a seasoned insurance professional with extensive experience in claims management and litigation. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of Claims at Origin Specialty Underwriters since February 2022, James previously held the title of Vice President of Claims at the same company. James's career includes roles such as Vice President of Litigation at Direct Auto Insurance Company, Vice President of Claims at Lighthouse Casualty Company, and Vice President of Commercial Claims at Founders Insurance Company. Earlier positions include Claim Manager at Warrior Insurance Group and Claim Adjuster at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas.

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We aim to be the nation’s preferred specialty insurance provider for small and mid-sized risks. We provide insurance product solutions that protects against risk with our deep understanding of client needs and a willingness to redefine the boundaries of industry standards. We work hard to create an excellent broker experience, while preserving the integrity of the underwriting process. We have a keen understanding of what matters most to specialty insurance agents and brokers and know how important it is to manage risk in today’s increasingly competitive and fast-moving environment. We serve our select group of partners with unwavering focus. Our agile specialists look at risk differently, underwrite it carefully and together with our partners, find the rewards others can’t. Our clients benefit from our financially secure A- or better rated insurance carriers, broad industry-specific coverages and exemplary service from seasoned underwriters.