Mr. Collin J. Hite
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Collin J. Hite is an expert in insurance bad faith, claim‑handling standards, and insurer conduct, trusted by defense counsel and carriers for clear, defensible, and litigation‑ready opinions. He brings decades of combined experience as a senior litigator, claims strategist, and insurance‑industry leader—giving attorneys a uniquely comprehensive perspective on how claims should be handled, documented, evaluated, and resolved. For over 33 years, Collin has represented policyholders and insurers. This background allows him to provide a holistic view of the case and issues.
Collin provides independent, authoritative analysis across property, casualty, and specialty lines, with deep expertise in industry standards, regulatory expectations, operational protocols, and insurer best practices. His work includes detailed claim file evaluations, standards‑of‑care assessments, coverage and liability analysis, expert reports, deposition and trial testimony, and strategic consulting for complex, high‑exposure matters.
Attorneys rely on Collin for opinions that are precise, well‑reasoned, and grounded in real‑world claims practice. He is known for his ability to translate complex insurance operations into clear, persuasive explanations that withstand scrutiny in deposition and at trial.
Areas of Expertise
• Insurance bad faith & extra‑contractual exposure
• Claim‑handling standards, practices, and industry norms
• Coverage analysis across property, casualty, and specialty lines
• Insurer conduct, documentation, and decision‑making
• Litigation strategy and claims evaluation
Why Attorneys Retain Collin
• Balanced, independent, and defensible opinions
• Deep operational insight from hands‑on claims and litigation leadership
• Clear, attorney‑friendly communication in reports, deposition, and trial
• National perspective on insurer standards and industry expectations
• Rapid engagement and thorough case preparation
Collin’s mission is simple: deliver clarity, credibility, and strategic value in every matter.
- Auto Insurance
- Bad Faith
- Business/Employment Insurance
- Homeowner's Insurance
- Insurance - General
- Insurance Customs & Practices
- Insurance Excess & Surplus Lines
- Liability Insurance
- Property & Casualty Insurance
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Dartmouth College, Dartmouth, New Hampshire
Certificate in Why Smart Executives Fail: Common Mistakes & Warning Signs, February 2024
University of London, London, England
Certificate in The Manager’s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work,
August 2023
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Certificate in Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills, April 2023
Association of E-Discovery Certified Specialists, Dallas, Texas
Certificate as E-Discovery Executive Specialist, June 2021
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, Malvern, Pennsylvania
Certificate in Cyber Risk Management, December 2016
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Certificate in Executive Leadership, May 2014
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Dallas, Texas
Juris Doctor, May 1993
Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, May 1990
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Florida Bar
Virginia Bar
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: • “Confronting Excess and Surplus Lines Policies,” DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute, 2025.
• “Landmines for Corporate Depositions of Insurance Companies, or How Not to Blow Yourself Up!” DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute, 2024.
• Social Inflation and How to Insurers Can Combat It, APCIA Webinar, 2023.
• Preparing for a Corporate Deposition, Magna Legal Services Conference, 2023.
• “Best Practices for Engaging Outside Coverage Counsel,” CLM Annual Meeting, 2022.
• “Claims Litigation Management,” CLM Focus Conference, 2021.
• “Pitfalls of Corporate Depositions,” Magna Legal Services Conference, 2018.
• “Working with Outside Counsel and Best Practices for the Relationship,” The Harmonie Group, 2018.
• “Cybersecurity and Liability in the Small Business Sector,” Renaissance Executive Forum of Virginia, 2018.
• “Cybersecurity for Retail Businesses,” Richmond Retail Merchants Association, 2017.
• “Cybersecurity and Liability in the Small Business Sector,” Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, 2017.
• “The Tripartite Trap: Evaluating Conflicts and Other Ethical Issues,” Piedmont Chapter, Risk Insurance Management Society, 2017.
• “Cybersecurity for Risk Managers of Private Investment Funds,” Richmond Alternative Investment Fund, 2016.
• “Recoupment of Defense Costs,” University Risk Management and Insurance Association (Mid-Atlantic meeting), 2016.
• “Top 10 Things That Should Keep Risk Managers Up at Night,” Risk Management Insurance Society (Atlanta, Virginia and Raleigh chapter meetings), 2016.
• “Product Liability and Product Recall,” Webinar, Willis, 2015.
• “Recoupment of Defense Costs,” Risk Insurance Management Society (Atlanta, Raleigh, and Virginia chapters), 2015.
• “Tips for Practice in the Eastern District of Virginia,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, 2014.
• “Tripartite Trouble: Defending Under the Shadow of Coverage Issues,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2014.
• “Cyber Security and Insurance Coverage,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Mid-Year Meeting, 2014.
• “Introduction to the Federal Courthouse: Motions Practice and Discovery,” Federal Bar Association, Richmond Chapter, February 2014.
• “Insurance Traps for the Unwary Business,” Seminar Sponsored by Hirschler Fleischer, September 2013.
• “The Latest Developments in Cyber Regulation and Insurance,” Webinar, Bloomberg BNA, April 2013.
• “Cyber Security and Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know About the Looming Threats,” Webinar, Bloomberg BNA, December 2012.
• “Federal Court Primer,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys’ Young Associates Seminar, Richmond, Virginia, December 2011.
• “Introduction to the Federal Courthouse: Motions Practice and Discovery on the Rocket Docket,” Federal Bar Association, Richmond Chapter, November 2011.
• “Historians as Consultants, Experts and Testifying Corporate Designees: Help for Your Litigation,” Webinar, The Federal Bar Association, May 2011.
• “A Lot of Hot Air or Coming Disaster: Insurance Coverage for Global Warming Claims,” Webinar, Lex Mundi Legal Association, May 2010.
• “Gulf Oil Spill and Your Insurance - Are You Ready?” Teleconference, McGuireWoods and Navigant Consulting, May 2010.
• “Global Warming Litigation Update,” Association of Corporate Counsel’s International Legal Affairs Committee, Teleconference, April 2010.
• “A Lot of Hot Air or Coming Disaster: Insurance Coverage for Global Warming Claims,” Webinar, McGuireWoods, MARSH and Association of Corporate Counsel, Richmond, Virginia, February 2010.
• “Corporate Insurance Coverage: What is Keeping In-house Counsel Up at Night?” Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s CLE Expo, Chicago, Illinois, 2010.
• “Federal Court Primer,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys’ Young Associates Seminar, Staunton, Virginia, 2009.
• “Up in Smoke: Insurance Coverage for Global Warming Issues,” Virginia Risk and Insurance Management Society, Virginia Beach, Virginia, October 2009.
• “Go from Zero to Hero: Maximizing Recovery Under Insurance Policies,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Richmond Virginia, September 2009.
• “Food Safety: Insurance Coverage Issues,” Webinar, McGuireWoods and MARSH, Richmond, Virginia, 2009.
• “Diverse Interpretations of the Absolute Pollution Exclusion Leave Businesses Vulnerable,” Virginia Risk and Insurance Management Society, 2008.
• “Getting the Most Out of E-Trials: How and When to Use Technology,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2008.
• “Working with Your Pharmacy Benefits Manager,” Webinar, McGuireWoods and Mercer, Richmond, Virginia, 2008.
• “Finding, Retaining and Preparing Expert Witnesses,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Mid-Year Meeting, 2008.
• “The Role of Regulatory Science in Toxic Tort Litigation,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2007.
• “Use of Experts to Assert a Malingering Defense,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2006.
• “Toxic Mold: Litigating to Win,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Mid-Year Meeting, 2006.
• “Construction Contracts: Insurance Coverage Techniques to Properly Transfer Your Risk of Loss,” McGuireWoods Seminar, 2006.
• “Case Law Overview for 2004-2005,” Southeastern Electric Exchange Claims Section Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 2005.
• “Pursuing Your Insurance Claims,” Seminar Sponsored by McGuireWoods, Chicago, Illinois, 2005.
• “Mold: Coming to a Building Near You, with Litigation Soon to Follow,” Seminar Sponsored by Marcor Environmental, Inc., Salisbury, Maryland, 2004.
• “Pursuing Your First Party Insurance Claim,” Seminar Sponsored by McGuireWoods, Richmond, Virginia, 2003.
• “The Noerr-Pennington Doctrine,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2001.
• “Year 2000 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Mid-Year Meeting, 2001.
• “Personal Jurisdiction Based on Contacts Through the Internet,” Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Annual Meeting, 2000.
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting and testifying expert. Expert reports. Litigation preparation assistance for depositions and mock juries.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Analysis & Consulting: $450–$650 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: File Review: $450–$650 per hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Deposition Testimony: $500–$750 per hour (3 hour minimum)
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Trial Testimony: $500–$750 per hour (4 hour minimum)
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel time is $200 portal to portal
Available Upon Request