Senior Technical Claims Director Umbrella Liability(Hybrid)

Peoria Promise; Washington (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) — automatic contributions

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

RLI is seeking a Technical Claim Director to join our Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit and oversee Personal Umbrella Liability claims, including auto, premises, and personal liability. This is a fully technical/file handling role.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with JD strongly preferred and 8+ years of relevant legal or technical claims experience, with expertise in large exposure third-party liability and umbrella/excess handling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal or technical claims experience.
• Significant experience with large exposure third-party liability claims on a primary/excess basis.
• In-depth knowledge of umbrella/excess handling and management of outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Claims management: detailed investigation, evaluation, and monitoring of primary carrier activities.
• Coverage analysis: investigations and detailed coverage letters.
• Investigation & evaluation: timely and comprehensive investigations into liability and damages.
• Claims resolution: effective resolution strategies including liability investigations and damage assessments.
• Adherence to Best Practices in claims handling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Innovative mindset

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Job description

RLI is seeking a Technical Claim Director to join our Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit and oversee Personal Umbrella Liability claims, including auto, premises, and personal liability. This is a fully technical/file handling role.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with JD strongly preferred and 8+ years of relevant legal or technical claims experience, with expertise in large exposure third-party liability and umbrella/excess handling.