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.

Position Purpose

Under general oversight, support the administration of the company’s underwriting structure. Underwrite and monitor accounts and account lines. Develop and execute a marketing plan. Perform and monitor the risk analysis. Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new submissions. Has greater ownership and accountability over the review of complex sources of profit and selecting appropriate risks. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new or renewal submissions with high premium or risk exposure.

• Build strong relationships between agents, reinsurers, and contacts.

• Review complex submissions, account losses, pricing models, and profitable premiums.

• Review complex sources of profit by selecting appropriate risks.

• Assist with special projects or other duties as needed.

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field

• Minimum of 7+ years of related experience for consideration

• [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Ability to know proper sign off & correct UW judgement in most cases.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the internal processes of the product and displayed understanding of loss rating/credibility.

• Working toward building and maintaining a profitable book of business.

• Consistent display of complete/organized files at audits and documentation is at a level that judgement/pricing is easily understood by anyone’s review.

• Shown initiative and work ethic that demonstrates a higher level of understanding and commitment to the underwriting process.

• Building and maintaining their own profitable book of business.

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

$121,720.00 - $177,407.00

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 sup