Madelene Sheaffer
About Madelene Sheaffer
Madelene Sheaffer serves as the Technical Claim Director at RLI Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a BS in Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a JD from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Current Role as Technical Claim Director
Madelene Sheaffer serves as the Technical Claim Director at RLI Insurance Company, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technical claims processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Her expertise in claims management is critical to the company's operations in Chicago, Illinois.
Previous Experience at RLI Insurance Company
Prior to her current position, Madelene Sheaffer worked at RLI Insurance Company as the Claims Manager for Architects and Engineers from 2017 to 2022. During her five years in this role, she managed claims specific to the architecture and engineering sectors, contributing to the company's reputation in specialized insurance services.
Educational Background in Environmental Sciences
Madelene Sheaffer studied Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 1999 to 2002. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge relevant to her later work in the insurance industry.
Legal Education and Experience
Madelene Sheaffer obtained her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, studying from 2003 to 2006. Her legal education has supported her career in various attorney roles, including positions at Patton & Ryan LLC and the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
Professional Experience as an Attorney
Madelene Sheaffer has held several attorney positions throughout her career. She worked as an Associate Attorney at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff from 2014 to 2017, and as an Attorney at Patton & Ryan LLC from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Attorney General at the Illinois Attorney General's Office from 2009 to 2012.