Claim Examiner – Casualty Property Damage

RLI Insurance Company

. Proactively handle third-party general liability claims, including some bodily injury, with an emphasis on property damage claims .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,821 - $102,704 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling third-party general liability claims, with a strong focus on property damage and bodily injury. Proficient in claims investigation, risk transfer strategies, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

General Liability Claims HandlingProactive InvestigationRisk Transfer OpportunitiesClaims ResolutionSuperior Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims AssessmentCoverage AnalysisClaims DocumentationClaims InvestigationCase Law KnowledgeStatutory ProceduresClaims ManagementAttorney ManagementProperty Damage ClaimsBodily Injury Claims

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationBachelor's Degree in InsuranceLaw Degree (Plus)

Industry Keywords

Third-Party ClaimsRLI's Best PracticesContractual IndemnityAdditional Insured Issues

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively handle third-party general liability claims, including some bodily injury, with an emphasis on property damage claims
Achieve optimum payout results by resolving claims fairly, expeditiously, and economically
Assess and analyze coverage issues on claims
Issue appropriate coverage letters and documentation
Complete timely investigation of claims and post appropriate reserves
Pursue risk transfer opportunities, including contractual indemnity and additional insured issues
Handle claims in accordance with RLI's Best Practices
Resolve claims in a timely manner to an effective outcome

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, insurance, or a related field
3+ years of relevant legal or insurance related experience
Meaningful experience handling general liability claims involving bodily injury and property damage
Superior working knowledge of case law, statutes, and procedures impacting the handling and value of claims
Experience with proactive investigation, risk transfer, claim handling, attorney management, and claims resolution
Superior writing and communication skills to work effectively with insureds, claimants, underwriters, other team members, and upper management
A law degree is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
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, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Training & certification opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Education bonuses