Ann Hester

Ann Hester is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in insurance law and claims management. Holding a JD from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Ann has served as a Contract Attorney at the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund since August 2015, managing claims for insolvent insurance companies. Concurrently, Ann has been a Claims Attorney for Professional Staffing Services, focusing on third-party administration for self-insured member-driven warehouses. Previous roles include Claim Director and Claim Counsel at RLI Insurance Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance, where Ann oversaw various claims, supervised legal support, and managed multiple construction project completions. Earlier in the career, Ann held leadership positions at CNA Insurance and Coregis Insurance Company, resolving a wide range of commercial claims and training new staff. Ann's foundational experience began as a Claim Attorney at Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, emphasizing research and compliance in federal and state law.