Technical Claim Director-Commercial Auto/Trucking Major Case Unit
About The Position
We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.
Requirements
- 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 commercial transportation claims or a Juris Doctorate with 5+ years of transportation/insurance defense experience.
- Experience in handling high-exposure trucking, bus, and/or commercial auto bodily injury claims and litigation in various jurisdictions across the United States.
- Strong proactive investigative and strategic claim handling, hands-on attorney management, and sophisticated claims resolution skills are essential.
- Superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of trucking, bus, and/or commercial auto claims and would benefit from having experience with handling claims for across the United States.
- Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, other team members, and upper management.
- Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
- Ability to generate innovative solutions within the Claims department.
Responsibilities
- Handle potential high-exposure, complex bodily injury claims across the United States.
- Responsible for all aspects of claim-handling, including fact investigation, claim evaluation, and litigation management.
- Effectively investigate and analyze complex coverage issues and write coverage letters as appropriate.
- Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials in complex claims.
- Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel on litigated cases.
- Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting on developments that may impact their respective product lines.
- Handle special projects and other duties as needed.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
