Claim Examiner-Professional Liability (Design Professionals/Construction Defect)

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Claim Examiner - Professional Liability (Design Professionals/Construction Defect)

RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. We are looking for an experienced Claim Examiner with meaningful experience handling design professional claims under professional liability policies.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Claim Examiner to proactively handle professional liability claims primarily involving design professional litigation and pre-litigation disputes to achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically.

Responsibilities

-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 dealing with 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 and/or settlement conferences as warranted.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience or Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

-Meaningful experience handling design professional claims under professional liability policies. 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.

Location & Time Type

The position is full time and can be located in Chicago, IL or Remote.

Compensation & Benefits

The Claim Examiner - Professional Liability position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The financial incentives include an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution, annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary), and annual bonus plans. The work and life benefits include 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, and an employee assistance program. The health and wellness benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 2x Base Salary for Group Life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life insurance for purchase, critical illness & accident insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About RLI

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.

At RLI, we believe in cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service and achieve superior business results. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry.

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If you are interested in making a difference with us, apply today for the Claim Examiner - Professional Liability position.

## Claim Examiner - Professional Liability (Design Professionals/Construction Defect)

RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. We are looking for an experienced Claim Examiner with meaningful experience handling design professional claims under professional liability policies.

### Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Claim Examiner to proactively handle professional liability claims primarily involving design professional litigation and pre-litigation disputes to achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically.

### Responsibilities
- 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 dealing with 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 and/or settlement conferences as warranted.

### Education & Experience
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration,

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution, Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary), Annual bonus plans, 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 insurance for purchase, Critical Illness & Accident insurance, Short-term and long-term disability benefits

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, Superior writing and communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience or Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience or Juris Doctorate with relevant insurance defense litigation experience

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