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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.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of this position to provide superior claims service for Inland Marine claims, with a focus on first-party auto physical damage and trailer interchange claims. This individual will investigate the claim, assess coverage, estimate the property damages, select and deploy vendors and experts, obtain appropriate claim documentation, effect accurate settlement within the prescribed authority and standards of performance, and identify opportunities for salvage and/or subrogation. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for the direct handling of Inland Marine Auto Physical Damage and Trailer Interchange claims, which consists of investigating and analyzing for coverage, damages, reserves, as well as the handling of subrogation and salvage.

• Manage appraisers, investigators, adjusters, and experts as needed.

• Maintain claim files and ensure claims are properly documented, adjusted and reserved.

• May be trained to handle motor truck cargo legal liability claims and/or first party contractors' equipment claims.

• May work on special projects.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and at least 4+ years of relevant experience within the commercial/transportation field, with a preference for experience handling trucking, commercial auto, and/or heavy equipment claims.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Must be proactive in initial investigation, claim handling, vendor management, and resolution of claims.

• Superior analytical and negotiation skills.

• Must be able to act decisively and with minimal supervision.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with insureds, underwriters, and other internal and external customers.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Proficient in coverage analysis involving commercial transportation, trucking, and/or inland marine policies.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Self-motivated and task-oriented                                                                                                     

                                                                                                            

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 at RLI. The 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

$75,534.00 - $108,013.00

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.

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