Technical Claim Manager-Casualty (New York Labor Law focus)

RLI Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

Health & Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) — company contribution

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

RLI seeks a seasoned claims professional to manage NY Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims. You will assess coverages, investigate promptly, and establish reserves per RLI Best Practices.

The candidate typically holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration or insurance with 8+ years of relevant experience (JD with insurance defense optional). Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or related field; 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance experience.
• Experience handling complex GL and commercial excess liability claims, including outside counsel management.
• Knowledge of New York Construction/Labor Law statutes impacting claims handling.

Responsibilities

• Handle New York Casualty GL and commercial excess liability large loss claims proactively.
• Assess coverage issues and issue letters/documentation within required timeframe.
• Complete timely investigation and set appropriate reserves.
• Proactively manage outside counsel on litigated claims.
• Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices.

Skills

Claim handling

Litigation management

Knowledge of NY Construction/Labor Law

Communication skills

Legal/insurance industry experience

Education

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

Juris Doctorate with insurance defense experience

Job description

About Us

We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.

Principal Duties & 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.

Education & Experience

• Typical 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Be proactive in initial investigation, claim handling, attorney management, and resolution.
• Superior communication skills to work effectively with insureds, underwriters and claimants.
• Ideal candidate will have superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of claims.

Compensation Overview

The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future.

Base Pay Range $121,040.00 - $176,416.00

Total Rewards

At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.

Financial Incentives

• Annual bonus plans
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

Work & Life

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program
• Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Personal & Professional Growth

• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers.

We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry.

Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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WHAT MAKES RLI DIFFERENT

Our remarkable people. Our people are among the smartest and most knowledgeable in the business. They are experts at building relationships that last with our brokers and customers by providing outstanding service and creating ideal coverages with competitive premiums. Our underwriting focus. We seek underserved niches in the marketplace and provide coverages that meet very specific needs. We eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, give our underwriters authority and share the profits. Our entrepreneurial culture. At RLI, we’ve created a business model that works: hire smart, ethical people, make them owners of the business, and give them the freedom to succeed. Our employees are encouraged to seek out opportunities, make things happen and do the unexpected.