Senior Design Claims Manager | Hybrid + Growth

RLI Insurance Company; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plans

ESOP

401(k) — automatic 3% company

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Health benefits

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company is seeking a Technical Claim Manager within its PSG to handle complex professional liability matters involving architects, engineers, and surveyors nationwide. You will own caseloads, conduct detailed investigations, and manage attorney relationships to support strategic risk transfer.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, timely resolution, and adherence to RLI's best practices. A bachelor’s degree in business or insurance and 8+ years of relevant experience (JD a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or related field and 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience.
• Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting claims value and handling.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle professional liability claims involving design professional litigation and pre-litigation disputes to achieve optimum payout.
• Assess and analyze coverage issues on claims and issue appropriate letters.
• Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves.
• Pursue risk transfer opportunities including indemnity and additional insured issues.
• Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices.
• Resolve claims in timely manner to an effective outcome.
• Travel to mediations and settlement conferences as warranted.

Skills

Design professional claims

Case law knowledge

Investigation

Attorney management

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

RLI Insurance Company is seeking a Technical Claim Manager within its PSG to handle complex professional liability matters involving architects, engineers, and surveyors nationwide. You will own caseloads, conduct detailed investigations, and manage attorney relationships to support strategic risk transfer.

This role emphasizes technical excellence, timely resolution, and adherence to RLI's best practices. A bachelor’s degree in business or insurance and 8+ years of relevant experience (JD a