Michael Szymanski is the Director of Claims at Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC, where he leads the company's workers' compensation, auto liability, and general liability claim programs. He oversees claims operations, third-party administrator partnerships, litigation management, reserve governance, and performance analytics across a complex national risk portfolio.

Prior to joining Asplundh, Michael held claims positions with Liberty Mutual and Sedgwick, developing expertise in complex casualty claims, claims operations, and risk management. His work focuses on improving claim outcomes through data-driven decision making, operational excellence, and the practical application of analytics and artificial intelligence.

Michael is a published author in CLM Magazine and a frequent speaker on claims strategy, analytics, and emerging technologies. He advocates for using AI to enhance—not replace—the judgment and expertise of claims professionals.