RLI Corp

Technical Claim Director-GL Major Case Unit (hybrid)

RLI Corp • $136K — $199K *
Glastonbury, CT 06033Hybrid
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience handling general liability claims; marine liability claims experience is a plus.
  • Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience is beneficial.
  • Experience managing high-exposure bodily injury and property damage claims across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proficient knowledge of relevant case law, statutes, and procedures impacting claims handling.

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex bodily injury and property damage claims nationwide (excluding New York).
  • Conduct thorough fact investigations and coverage analyses on claims.
  • Evaluate and strategize for case resolution, managing mediations and trials independently.
  • Develop and implement effective claim resolution strategies.
  • Select and manage defense counsel for litigated cases.
  • Communicate with underwriting on industry trends and legal developments.
  • Lead special projects and undertake additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) included in total rewards.
  • Annual bonus plans to incentivize performance.
  • 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays, with additional volunteer time off.
  • Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

-Handle high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York).
-Responsible for all aspects of claim-handling, including fact investigation, coverage analysis, injury/damages evaluation, and litigation management.
-Evaluate claims and set case resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials in complex claims.
-Develop and implement claim resolution strategies and identify claims where trial is appropriate.
-Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel on litigated cases.
-Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting on industry trends or case law/statutory developments that may impact their respective product lines.
-Lead in special projects and other duties as needed.
-Occasional travel for mediations and trial as necessary.

Education & Experience

-Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field; and
-8+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience with general liability claims (marine liability claim experience would be beneficial).
-A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience would be beneficial.   

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

-Meaningful experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies, in various jurisdictions across the United States. A strong focus on U.S. south and southeastern states, as well as California, would be beneficial.
-Ideal candidate will have superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of general liability claims and would benefit from having experience with handling claims for different types of insurance risks and policies (e.g. construction, premises liability, security, marine, etc.).
-Proactive investigation, risk transfer identification and pursuit, strategic claim handling, hands-on attorney management, and sophisticated claims resolution skills are essential.
-Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, other team members, and upper management.

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

Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

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
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$157 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$983.6 million
NASDAQ
RLI
* Ladders Estimates

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