Technical Claim Director-Marine Liability
About The Position
The Technical Claim Director handles liability claims, primarily bodily injury claims in a marine liability context, with the goal of achieving optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, promptly, and economically. The role assesses coverage issues, conducts investigations, establishes reserves, pursues risk-transfer opportunities, and manages claims in accordance with RLI’s Best Practices. The director also attends mediations, settlement conferences, and trials as warranted. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in a similar position directly handling claims and/or as an attorney with litigation experience. A J.D. is preferred. Meaningful experience with bodily injury liability claims and significant exposure under marine liability policies is required, along with strong investigation, risk-transfer, attorney-management, claim-resolution, writing, and communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 10+ years of experience in a similar position directly handling claims and/or as an attorney with experience in litigation.
- Meaningful experience handling bodily injury liability claims with significant exposure under marine liability policies, including Marine General Liability, Marine Liability, and Protection & Indemnity coverages.
- Proactive investigation, risk transfer, claim handling, attorney management, and claims resolution skills.
- Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and upper management.
Nice To Haves
- J.D.
- Superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of claims.
Responsibilities
- Proactively handle liability claims, primarily involving bodily injury in a marine liability context, to achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically.
- Assess and analyze coverage issues on claims, and issue appropriate coverage letters and documentation.
- Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves.
- Pursue risk transfer opportunities, including addressing contractual indemnity and additional insured issues.
- Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices.
- Resolve claims in a timely manner to an effective outcome.
- Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, and/or trials as warranted.
Benefits
- Annual bonus plans.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution.
- Annual 401(k) and ESOP profit-sharing contributions, up to 15% of eligible earnings.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Parental and family care leave.
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
- Fitness center discounts and a free virtual fitness platform.
- Employee assistance program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Group life and AD&D insurance equal to 2x base salary.
- Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance for purchase.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Training and certification opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Education bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
