Senior Marine Liability Claims Director (Hybrid)

RLI Insurance Company; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Annual bonus plans

401(k) company contributions

Hybrid work arrangements

PTO and holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company in the United States is seeking an experienced liability claims leader to oversee complex bodily injury cases in marine contexts. This role emphasizes rigorous investigation, coverage analysis, and strategic settlement decisions aligned with RLI's Best Practices.

The ideal candidate has a JD or equivalent, 10+ years handling claims or litigation, and a proven ability to manage attorney teams while maintaining superior writing and communication with insureds, underwriters,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 10+ years of claims handling experience.
• J.D. preferred.
• Strong knowledge of marine liability coverages and related case law.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle liability claims, primarily bodily injury in a marine context, to optimize payouts.
• Assess and analyze coverage issues on claims and issue coverage letters.
• Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves.
• Pursue risk transfer opportunities and address indemnity and insured issues.
• Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices.
• Resolve claims to an effective outcome in a timely manner.
• Travel to mediations, settlement conferences, and trials when warranted.

Skills

Bodily injury liability

Marine liability

Attorney management

Claims handling

Excellent writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

J.D. preferred

Job description

RLI Insurance Company in the United States is seeking an experienced liability claims leader to oversee complex bodily injury cases in marine contexts. This role emphasizes rigorous investigation, coverage analysis, and strategic settlement decisions aligned with RLI's Best Practices.

The ideal candidate has a JD or equivalent, 10+ years handling claims or litigation, and a proven ability to manage attorney teams while maintaining superior writing and communication with insureds, underwriters,