Sr. Technical Claim Manager-Marine Liability

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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.

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• Proactively handle liability claims, primarily involving bodily injury in a marine liability context, to achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically.
• Assess and analyze coverage issues on claims, and issue appropriate coverage letters and documentation.
• Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves.
• Pursue risk transfer opportunities, including addressing contractual indemnity and additional insured issues.
• Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices.
• Resolve claims in timely manner to an effective outcome.
• Travel to and attend mediations, settlement conferences, and/or trials as warranted.

• Bachelor's Degree plus 10+ years of experience in a similar position directly handling claims and/or as an attorney with experience in litigation.
• J.D. preferred.

• Meaningful experience handling bodily injury liability claims with significant exposure under marine liability policies (including Marine General Liability, Marine Liability and Protection & Indemnity coverages). Ideal candidate will have superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of claims.
• Proactive investigation, risk transfer, claim handling, attorney management, and claims resolution are essential.
• Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, and upper management.

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.

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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.

• 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 & 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 life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

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…