Senior Casualty Claims Manager – New York

RLI Insurance Company; Town of De Witt (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company contributions

Education bonuses

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company is seeking an experienced claims attorney to handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims. The role requires evaluating coverage, investigating claims, and managing outside counsel to achieve fair, expeditious, and economical resolutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience, with knowledge of NY construction/labor law and complex GL claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance or related field; 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience
• Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience is acceptable

Responsibilities

• Handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims proactively to achieve optimum results
• Assess coverage issues on claims and issue appropriate coverage letters/documentation
• Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves
• Proactively manage outside counsel on litigated claims
• Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices

Skills

Proactive investigation and resolution

Claims handling

Attorney management

Communication skills

Knowledge of case law

Education

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

Juris Doctorate (insurance defense litigation)

Job description

RLI Insurance Company is seeking an experienced claims attorney to handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims. The role requires evaluating coverage, investigating claims, and managing outside counsel to achieve fair, expeditious, and economical resolutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience, with knowledge of NY construction/labor law and complex GL claims.