General Adjuster - Commercial Property

RLI Insurance•Chicago, IL

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general management, responsible for managing commercial property and E&S claims. Investigate, analyze, and review claims for coverage, damages, and reserves. Conduct field inspections as warranted and manage adjusters, attorneys, and experts as needed. Maintain claim files ensuring claims are proactively managed, properly documented, adjusted, and paid.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field
8+ years of related experience (property claims) [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
Ability to use analytical methods in the claim examining processes to handle most complex claims and forth a sophisticated case resolution strategy.
Ability to develop a scope of damage and generate and understand building estimates.
Ability to develop solutions within the claims department including the development of sophisticated negotiation strategies.
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations on claim matters including collaborating with underwriters.

Responsibilities

Investigate, analyze, and review new and reassigned claims for coverage, liability, damages, and reserves.
Manage consultants, investigators, adjusters, attorneys, and experts as needed.
Manage complex and litigated claim files and ensure claims have full coverage, are properly documented, adjusted, and paid.
Analyze and evaluate complex coverage issues and implement proactive resolution strategies.
Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting.
May testify in court and manage high value claim investigations.
Lead in special projects and other duties as needed.
Complete field inspections, determine coverage and develop appropriate correspondence as warranted.
Maintain licensures for all required states.
Travel and assist with field response for CAT events.

Benefits

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)
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
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
Training & certification opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Education bonuses