RLI Corp

Associate Underwriter - Executive Products Groups

RLI Corp$70K — $96K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, finance, accounting, or business
  • 0-3 years of related work experience
  • Analytical skills in underwriting processes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in using software for underwriting analysis

Responsibilities

  • Learn the entire underwriting process from start to finish
  • Review incoming submissions for quoting viability
  • Analyze financial statements for submission evaluation
  • Provide quotes to brokers after underwriter review
  • Complete underwriting worksheets to include financial and business analysis
  • Data entry in underwriting systems for submissions
  • Approve policies through a review process

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plans
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) with automatic company contribution
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental and family care leave
  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and education bonuses
Full Job Description

Position Purpose

An RLI Associate Underwriting Trainee will learn the underwriting process from application through policy issuance under frequent supervision. They will learn to interact with internal team members and broker customers to efficiently and accurately manage the underwriting process. They will become proficient in the technical platform and processes involved in underwriting accounts for Executive Products Group. They will utilize judgement to align the aspects of the account to ensure consistency amongst the quote, binder, and policy. They will learn to review submission materials and financial statements to determine risk appropriateness for our underwriting appetite. They will study for and complete insurance examinations and attend any relevant training sessions to complete relevant insurance examinations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Learn the entire underwriting process from start to finish.
  • Review incoming submissions to determine viability for quoting.
  • Review application and complete analysis of financial statements to determine submission viability.
  • Provide new business quotes to brokers, after review with underwriter.
  • Complete detailed underwriting worksheet to include financial analysis, business review and underwriting opinion
  • Handle underwriting system entry for submission including rating model, selection of policy form and endorsements
  • Perform policy review process and approve for policy issuance.
  • Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new or renewal submissions across private, public, and non-profit sectors with management guidance
  • Build relationships between retail agents and brokers in the territory
  • Assist with special projects or other duties as needed.

Education & Experience

  • Requires a bachelor's degree; preferred in insurance, risk management, finance, accounting or business
  • 0-3 years of related work experience for consideration

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

  • Ability to use analytical methods in underwriting processes to find workable solutions.
  • Ability to verbally and in writing, communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external contacts on underwriting matters.
  • Ability to use software to summarize and analyze underwriting accounts.
  • Ability to build marketing relationships Executive Products Group brokers and agents
  • Understands, applies, & properly documents nature of operations of the risk for accounts assigned & communicates findings.
  • Ability to prepare, review, and complete underwriting analysis of accounts. 
  • Analytical skills and understanding of submission requirements, model entry, and product appetite.
  • Provide timely, courteous and efficient service all internal and external candidates
  • Ability to effectively review corporate financial statements
  • Participates in underwriting related continuing education, i.e. RPLU courses.

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
$33.70 - $46.32

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 virtual fitness platform
  • Employee assistance program

Health & Wellness
  • 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

Personal & Professional Growth
RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:
  • Training & certification opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Education bonuses

About RLI Corp

RLI Corp is an American property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides various insurance products, including casualty insurance, property insurance, and surety bonds. RLI Corp operates in all 50 states and internationally. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to become a Fortune 1000 company. RLI Corp is known for its strong financial performance and has consistently been rated A+ by A.M. Best.
Learn more about RLI Corp
Size
890 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$157 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$983.6 million
NASDAQ

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