Hybrid Claims Director: Lead High-Exposure Liabilities

RLI Insurance Company; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 137,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Employee assistance program

Fitness center discounts

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company in Connecticut seeks an experienced General Liability Claims Attorney to manage high-exposure claims across the U.S. (excluding NY). You will oversee all aspects of claim handling, from investigation to settlement strategy and coordination with defense counsel.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and liability risk. The role offers a robust Total Rewards package and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

General liability claims

Litigation management

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or related field

Juris Doctorate

Job description

RLI Insurance Company in Connecticut seeks an experienced General Liability Claims Attorney to manage high-exposure claims across the U.S. (excluding NY). You will oversee all aspects of claim handling, from investigation to settlement strategy and coordination with defense counsel.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and liability risk. The role offers a robust Total Rewards package and hybrid work arrangements.