Harford Mutual Insurance Group has promoted Matthew Stachowiak, AIC, to Director of Claims, Complex & Litigation.
Stachowiak joined Harford Mutual in 1997 as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Examiner. He’s also held the positions of General Liability Claims Examiner, Litigation Specialist, Litigation Supervisor, and most recently Litigation Manager, during his tenure at Harford Mutual. In 2020, Stachowiak spearheaded the establishment of the litigation and complex claims unit.
“Matt has been an unwavering and committed cornerstone of the claims department for more than 25 years,” said F. Wayne Gearhart, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Harford Mutual Insurance Group. “As the inaugural dedicated litigation representative in company history, he has earned the trust of legal counsel and policyholders alike.”
Before joining Harford Mutual, Stachowiak held the role of Workers’ Compensation Risk Manager for Integrated Health Services and as a Multiline Adjuster for Travelers Insurance.
Stachowiak earned his bachelor’s degree from Towson University and his Associate in Claims designation from The Institutes Knowledge Group.
About Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Harford Mutual Insurance Group, founded in 1842 in Harford County, Maryland, provides commercial property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional market, including monoline workers’ compensation through the addition of Clearpath Specialty in 2023. The Group is a top-performing insurance company (Ward’s 50® in 2021 and 2022), ending 2023 with over $400 million in direct written premium sold through independent agents in twelve states and Washington, D.C. Harford Mutual is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For more information, visit www.HarfordMutual.com.
