Senior Technical Casualty Claims Manager — Hybrid

RLI Insurance Company; Glastonbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plans

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) — automatic company match

Paid time off

Job summary

RLI Insurance Company in CT is seeking an experienced claims professional to handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims. You will assess coverage issues, investigate claims, reserve appropriately, and coordinate with outside counsel to drive fair, expeditious outcomes.

You will work within our Best Practices framework to manage complex claims, leverage strong communication with insureds and underwriters, and contribute to a high-performing claims team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience or Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience.
• Extensive experience in handling complex GL and commercial excess liability claims, including the management of outside counsel. Knowledge of New York Construction/Labor Law statutes impacting the handling and evaluation of such claims.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GL claims experience

Insurance litigation

Communication skills

Outside counsel management

Education

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

Juris Doctorate

Job description

RLI Insurance Company in CT is seeking an experienced claims professional to handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims. You will assess coverage issues, investigate claims, reserve appropriately, and coordinate with outside counsel to drive fair, expeditious outcomes.

You will work within our Best Practices framework to manage complex claims, leverage strong communication with insureds and underwriters, and contribute to a high-performing claims team.