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RLI Insurance Company · 1 day ago

Technical Claim Director-Casualty Major Case Unit (hybrid)

Chesterfield, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $177K/yr

8+ years exp

RLI Insurance Company is a unique insurance provider focused on delivering exceptional service and results. The Technical Claim Director will manage high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims, develop claim resolution strategies, and collaborate with underwriting teams.

Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Handle potential high-exposure, complex bodily injury and property damage claims across the United States (excluding New York)

Handle all aspects of claim-handling, including fact investigation, coverage analysis, claim evaluation, and litigation management

Evaluate claims and set case resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials in complex claims

Develop and implement claim resolution strategies and identify claims where trial is appropriate

Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel on litigated cases

Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting on industry trends or case law/statutory developments that may impact their respective product lines

Assist Underwriters in review of submissions of policies as needed

Lead in special projects and other duties as needed

Occasional travel for mediations and trial as necessary

Qualification

Liability claims handlingLegal experienceCase law knowledgeStrategic claim handlingCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field

8+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience with general liability claims

Meaningful experience handling liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage with significant exposure under both primary and excess policies, in various jurisdictions across the United States

Superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of general liability claims

Experience with handling claims for different types of insurance risks and policies (e.g. construction, premises liability, marine, etc.)

Proactive investigation, risk transfer identification and pursuit, strategic claim handling, hands-on attorney management, and sophisticated claims resolution skills are essential

Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, other team members, and upper management