Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel-Multiple Commercial Products (Chicago or Atlanta)

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Wellness programs

Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel-Multiple Commercial Products (Chicago or Atlanta)

RLI is looking for an Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel to join our team in either Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will provide coverage advice and handle coverage and bad faith litigation arising under insurance policies for products such as commercial general liability, professional liability, executive products (D&O, EPL, etc.), commercial auto, and commercial property. You will also research, analyze, and evaluate external coverage and bad faith decisions and legislation.

Requirements for this role include:

required.
5+ years of experience in the practice of law providing coverage advice and handling coverage and bad faith litigation arising under insurance policies for products, such as commercial general liability, professional liability, executive products (D&O, EPL, etc.), commercial auto, and commercial property.
Experience with multiple product lines strongly preferred.

Salary Information

The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

## Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel-Multiple Commercial Products

We’re looking for an Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel to join our team in either Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

### Job Description

The Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel will provide coverage advice and handle coverage and bad faith litigation arising under insurance policies for products such as commercial general liability, professional liability, executive products (D&O, EPL, etc.), commercial auto, and commercial property.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

* Assisting with coverage issues and litigation.
* Assisting with bad faith issues and litigation.
* Assisting with discovery responses in coverage and bad faith litigation.
* Researching, analyzing, and evaluating external coverage and bad faith decisions and legislation.
* Addressing Underwriting requests and special projects, initiatives, and other duties as needed.

### Education & Experience

* required.
* 5+ years of experience in the practice of law providing coverage advice and handling coverage and bad faith litigation arising under insurance policies for products, such as commercial general liability, professional liability, executive products (D&O, EPL, etc.), commercial auto, and commercial property.
* Experience with multiple product lines strongly preferred.

### Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

* Experience providing coverage advice and handling coverage and bad faith litigation over bodily injury, property damage, or professional liability claims or litigation.
* Experience analyzing coverage and defending alleged bad faith claims under insurance policies over multiple product lines noted above.
* Experience providing coverage advice and handling coverage and bad faith litigation across multiple US jurisdictions strongly preferred.
* Ability to use analytical methods in complex claim processes to find workable solutions.
* Ability to generate innovative solutions within the claim counsel department.
* Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to management on claim department matters.
* Ability to communicate effectively on claim counsel matters.

### Salary

The salary for this position is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

### Benefits

RLI offers an extensive benefits package that includes:

* 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
* Wellness programs

### 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.

We’re not like other insurance companies. We foster a true learning culture and encourage professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry.

### Summary

RLI is seeking an Associate Claim/Coverage Counsel to join our team in either Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will provide coverage advice and handle coverage and bad faith litigation arising under insurance policies for products such as commercial general liability, professional liability, executive products (D&O, EPL, etc.), commercial auto, and commercial property. The requirements for this role include a and 5+ years of experience in the practice of law

Nationwide Employment Opportunities, Training & Certification Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Education Bonuses, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), Annual Discretionary 401k and ESOP Profit-Sharing Contribution, Annual Bonus Plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Volunteer Time Off, 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, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits

Analytical Methods, Communication, Innovative Solutions, Ability to Use Analytical Methods, Ability to Communicate Findings and Recommendations to Management

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