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Underwriting/Operations Assistant - Inland Marine (Peoria, IL)

RLI Insurance Company
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jan 2026

About the role

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

Provide operational support for the Inland Marine product group and programs as needed.  Support Inland Marine underwriting by creating policy documents, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain electronic underwriting files, provide basic operational support for the product line underwriters.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Create policy documents which represent the insurance transaction bound by the underwriter. 

  • Process notices of cancellation for delinquent accounts.

  • Assist with maintenance of multiple email inboxes and work queues.

  • Provide back-up support for other Operations Assistants as needed.

  • Ensure the statistical coding and policy issuance complies with regulatory requirements for each insurance transaction.

  • May be given authority to review/approve endorsements.

  • Maintain electronic underwriting file.

  • Provide basic operational support for the product line underwriters.

Education & Experience

  • Typically requires a high school diploma; Associates degree preferred

  • Superior Microsoft Excel skills preferred

  • 2+ years of related experience for consideration

  • [OR] equivalent level of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

  • Ability to follow operations procedures as outlined by the Operations Supervisor/Manager.

  • Ability to meet processing deadlines with minimal error.

  • Ability to manage a variety of projects, both long- and short-term simultaneously.  

  • Ability to use database software including Windows operating systems, computer network environment and printers to process insurance policy changes.

  • Accurate data entry.

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

$21.26 - $29.24

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

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