Senior Claims Director, General Liability & Litigation

RLI Insurance Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible PTO

VTO program

ESOP and profit-sharing

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company seeks an experienced attorney to manage high-exposure general liability claims nationwide, excluding New York. You will oversee investigation, coverage analysis, damage evaluation, and litigation, coordinating with underwriting and defense counsel as needed.

The role requires a JD with relevant insurance coverage or defense experience and 8+ years in legal or claims work. RLI offers a robust total rewards package and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Meaningful experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage across various jurisdictions.
• Strong ability to analyze claims and develop resolution strategies.
• Proactive investigation and effective communication with insureds, claimants, underwriters and management.

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

Claim analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or insurance

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

RLI Insurance Company seeks an experienced attorney to manage high-exposure general liability claims nationwide, excluding New York. You will oversee investigation, coverage analysis, damage evaluation, and litigation, coordinating with underwriting and defense counsel as needed.

The role requires a JD with relevant insurance coverage or defense experience and 8+ years in legal or claims work. RLI offers a robust total rewards package and hybrid work options.