-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.
-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. Â 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.
