Technical Claim Director-Commercial Auto​/Trucking Major Case Unit

Technical Claim Director - Commercial Auto/Trucking Major Case Unit at RLI Insurance Company.

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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. Apply today to make a difference with us.

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.

• Handle potential high-exposure, complex bodily injury claims across the United States.
• Responsible for all aspects of claim-handling, including fact investigation, claim evaluation, and litigation management.
• Effectively investigate and analyze complex coverage issues and write coverage letters as appropriate.
• Develop and implement claim resolution strategies, including independent handling of mediations and trials in complex claims.
• Select, retain, and direct appropriate defense counsel on litigated cases.
• Collaboratively communicate with Underwriting on developments that may impact their respective product lines.
• Handle special projects and other duties as needed.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field; and 8+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience with commercial transportation claims or a Juris Doctorate with 5+ years of transportation/insurance defense experience.
• Experience in handling high-exposure trucking, bus, and/or commercial auto bodily injury claims and litigation in various jurisdictions across the United States.

• Strong proactive investigative and strategic claim handling, hands-on attorney management, and sophisticated claims resolution skills are essential.
• Superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of trucking, bus, and/or commercial auto claims; experience handling claims across the United States is beneficial.
• Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, other team members, and upper management.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Ability to generate innovative solutions within the Claims department.

The base salary range for the position is listed below. The base salary is only one component of our total rewards package  salary offered will consider factors including geographic location, experience, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, talent availability, and business needs. The base range may be modified in the future.

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At RLI, we’re all owners. Our Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee, supported by our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 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)

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
• Employee assistance program

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 2x base salary for group…