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. 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. Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best company and A “Strong” by Standard & Poor’s. Check out our strong financial track record here.

Principal Duties & 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.

Education & Experience

-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 general liability claims.
-A Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance coverage or defense litigation experience would be beneficial.   

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

-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. A strong focus on U.S. south and southeastern states would be beneficial.
-Ideal candidate will have superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of general liability claims and would benefit from having 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.

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 approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Nationwide employment opportunities

• Training & certification opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrou