Claim Director​/Team Lead-Commercial Auto​/Trucking Major Case Unit

### RLI is a 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 **### - Develop and implement training of Technical Claim Managers and Technical Claim Directors.### - Oversee the handling of potential high-exposure, complex bodily injury claims across all 50 States and Canada. 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.### #
** Education & Experience**### ###
-Typically requires a Juris Doctorate with 5+ years of transportation/insurance defense litigation experience or bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field and 8 or more years of relevant legal or insurance related experience.

-Claim handling and leadership experience in trucking, bus and/or commercial auto claims or litigation is preferred.#
** Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies**###
-Ability to manage and develop a team of highly skilled claim professionals to ensure increased performance.###
-Proactive claim handling, including investigation, attorney management, and resolution.###
-Superior written and oral communication skills to work effectively with insureds, underwriters, claimants, and other claims professionals.###
-Highly organized and able to prioritize to manage deadlines.#
** 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  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**$ - $#
** 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**### RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of…