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 occasional oversight, lead underwriting activities within RLI’s Executive Products Group, spanning public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Apply strong financial and risk analysis to evaluate complex exposures, structure tailored coverage solutions, and support profitable portfolio growth. Partner with brokers to expand market relationships and reinforce RLI’s presence in the executive liability marketplace. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the underwriting process for Executive Products Group business, with emphasis on D&O and related management liability lines.

• Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new and renewal submissions.

• Conduct in-depth analysis to inform risk selection and pricing.

• Develop and execute a marketing plan by targeting new broker relationships, arranging meetings, and representing RLI at industry functions.

• Provide mentorship to underwriting staff, ensuring adherence to underwriting discipline and development of technical expertise.

• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and product development teams.

• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or a related field required.

• 5–10 years of underwriting experience in management liability, with demonstrated expertise in D&O across public, private, and nonprofit entities.

• Advanced degree, CPCU, or other professional designation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze complex financial statements and market data.

• Ability to communicate underwriting decisions and recommendations clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage and develop subordinates to ensure increased performance.

• Ability to use software to summarize and analyze large amounts of data.

• Ability to apply a strategic perspective to improve underwriting functions.

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

$139,978.00 - $204,018.00

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