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.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide both basic and complex operational support for Claim Counsel team administration.
• Open new Claim Counsel matters, update claim system, and obtain and provide documents to outside counsel.
• Accurately and timely track and process payment of outside counsel direct bills and settlement payments while adhering to company requirements.
• Update electronic file to ensure proper coding for reporting purposes.
• Identify litigation hold recipients, draft and issue document preservation notices, track acknowledgments and issue releases.
• Oversee the closing of matters in claim system and obtain and file required documentation.
• Maintain list of active outside coverage counsel.
• Perform administrative tasks to assist with litigation hold and subpoena processes.
• Track receipt of and response to time-sensitive pre-suit statutory claim notices to Company.
• Update and maintain various spreadsheets and lists utilized by team.
• Responsible for maintaining current corporate disclosure notices.
• Provide administrative support for updating, maintaining, and distributing reports and lists.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations with content provided by team members.
• Provide administrative support for team newsletter.
• Assist team members with processing employee expense reports.
• Assist in other projects as needed.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a high school diploma

• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in insurance or litigation

• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with counsel, co-workers and management.
• Must be proficient with computers and technology with the ability to readily adapt to software systems and applications. 
• Proficient in MS 365 applications, especially Excel, and data management.
• Adept at electronic file/data transfer.
• Provide creative solutions to administration and management of Claim Counsel team.
• Must be detail-oriented and practice good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow procedures as outlined by management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform quality work while meeting processing deadlines with minimal oversight.

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

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

• Annual bonus plans

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

• 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution

• Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)

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, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

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:

• 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.