RLI Corp

Claim Director/Team Lead-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit (hybrid)

RLI Corp$136K — $199K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate preferred.
  • 10+ years of legal or technical claims experience required.
  • Strong background in complex third-party liability claims.
  • Experience with policy limit demands in Florida, Texas, and California essential.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent collaboration skills with primary carriers and defense counsel.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant case law and liability claims procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Technical Claim Managers and Directors.
  • Oversee complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims throughout the U.S.
  • Analyze and investigate complex coverage issues and provide detailed coverage letters.
  • Conduct comprehensive investigations into liability and damages.
  • Implement effective resolution strategies for claims including investigation and reserve setting.
  • Manage litigation strategies and select outside counsel as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with RLI’s Best Practices in all claims handling activities.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and volunteer time off (VTO) available.
  • Flexible remote and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement and education bonuses offered.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose

We are seeking a Claim Director/Team Lead-Major Case Unit to oversee the handling of complex, high-exposure Personal Umbrella Liability claims including auto, premises, and personal liability, with policy limits typically ranging from $1 to $5 million. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex claim investigations and evaluations while ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership: Develop and implement training of Technical Claim Managers and Technical Claim Directors. 
  • Claims Management: Oversee the handling of complex, high-exposure Personal Umbrella Liability claims across the United States, emphasizing detailed investigation, evaluation, and monitoring of primary carrier activities to achieve the best results.
  • Coverage Analysis: Investigate and analyze complex coverage issues, providing clear and detailed coverage letters as necessary.
  • Investigation & Evaluation: Conduct timely and comprehensive investigations into liability and damages to recognize exposures early.
  • Claims Resolution: Focus on effective resolution strategies, including timely liability investigations, damage assessments, and reserve setting.
  • Litigation Management: Proactively and strategically manage litigation around the country, including selecting and managing outside counsel and implementing effective litigation strategies in disputed claims.
  • Best Practices: Ensure adherence to RLI's Best Practices in all claims handling activities.

Education & Experience

  • Education: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree.  A Juris Doctorate degree with relevant defense litigation experience would be beneficial but is not required.
  • Experience: 10+ years of relevant legal or technical claims experience, with a strong background in handling complex, high-exposure third-party liability claims on a primary/excess basis.  Significant personal or commercial auto experience would be beneficial.
  • State Knowledge: Significant experience with policy limit demands in Florida, Texas, and California.
  • Independence: Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with primary carriers and defense counsel, with in-depth knowledge of umbrella/excess handling and management of outside counsel.
  • Legal Acumen: Extensive knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting liability claims in Florida, California, New York, and Texas, among others.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
  • Ability to manage and develop a team of highly skilled claim professionals to ensure increased performance.
  • Strong analytical skills to navigate complex claim processes and develop effective solutions.
  • Innovative mindset with the ability to drive improvements within the claims department.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey findings and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation Overview
The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future.

Base Pay Range
$136,618.00 - $199,120.00

Total Rewards
At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.

Financial Incentives
  • Annual bonus plans
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
  • Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

Work & Life
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
  • Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
  • Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Personal & Professional Growth
RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:
  • Training & certification opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Education bonuses

About RLI Corp

RLI Corp is an American property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides various insurance products, including casualty insurance, property insurance, and surety bonds. RLI Corp operates in all 50 states and internationally. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to become a Fortune 1000 company. RLI Corp is known for its strong financial performance and has consistently been rated A+ by A.M. Best.
Learn more about RLI Corp
Size
890 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$157 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$983.6 million
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