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Director, Claim Counsel-Personal Umbrella Liability

3 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States RLI Corp. Full time
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 and Responsibilities:

  • Manage coverage/bad faith litigation by and against the Company countrywide by providing competent legal advice and counsel on claim related matters, mainly on personal umbrella products.
  • Achieve optimal results by resolving claim-related coverage litigation fairly, expeditiously and economically.
  • Consult with and provide legal advice to the Claim Department on coverage issues, including reviewing coverage letters/documentation.
  • Review all company filings and discovery in direct action and uninsured/underinsured litigation.
  • Provide training and legal advice to Claim Department on coverage, file documentation, litigation management, excess vs. primary disputes, catastrophe claims and claim handling issues.
  • Provide legal advice and consultation on policy language and product development
  • Provide legal advice to Claim Department on other issues and disputes that arise from coverage and claim handling.

Education and experience:
J.D.

required, plus minimum 8 years of relevant multi-state coverage and bad faith experience at a firm and/or at an insurance company, preferably both.


Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies:

  • Experience analyzing insurance coverage and defending alleged bad faith claims required.
  • Experience handling Personal Umbrella Liability (auto, premises and personal liability) claims or litigation preferred.
  • Multi-jurisdiction experience preferred.
  • Experience with insurance policy drafting preferred.
  • Ability to generate innovative solutions within the claim counsel group department.
  • Ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations effectively to management on claim counsel group department matters.
  • Ability to communicate effectively on claim counsel matters.
  • Ability to collaborate with and develop others to facilitate increased performance.
  • Ability to apply a strategic perspective to improve claim outcomes.
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 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.

Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.


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.

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.

Financial Incentives

  • 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
Work & Life

  • 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
Health & Wellness

  • 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