RLI Corp

Senior Underwriter - Environmental

RLI Corp • $88K — $125K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of underwriting experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Solid understanding of underwriting processes and risk selection.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarize large data sets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and bind new or renewal insurance submissions with high risk exposure.
  • Build and maintain relationships with agents and reinsurers.
  • Review and assess complex submissions for profitability.
  • Select appropriate risks to maximize profit opportunities.
  • Support special projects and various duties as required.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution and profit-sharing.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
  • Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement and education bonuses.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose

Under general oversight, performs similar to Underwriter I and II but builds upon existing expectations; builds even stronger relationships with producers, reinsurers, and contacts; and rather than assist, has more ownership and responsibility to review complex sources of profit by selecting appropriate risks. Also responsible for increasing submission flows.

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, environmental management, environmental studies or business or a related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of related experience for consideration
  • [OR] equivalent level of education and experience


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 large amounts of data.
  • Understands, applies, & properly documents nature of operations of the risk for accounts assigned & communicates findings and consitently maintains underwriting files.
  • Ability to prepare, review, and complete underwriting analysis of accounts.
  • Analytical skills and understanding of submission requirements, model entry, and product appetite.
  • Participates in underwriting related continuing education.
  • Ability to generate innovative solutions within the underwriting department.
  • Has typically obtained letter of authority.
  • Has a good understanding of the markets and clients being serviced.
  • Has some authority to process approval, issuance, or change requests for policies.
  • Works on slightly more complex risks than UW I and has obtained higher level of authority.
  • Presents solutions to management on non-standard issues without prior oversight or guidance from manager.
  • 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.


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
$88,029.00 - $125,882.00

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 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


Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

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
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$157 million
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$983.6 million
NASDAQ
RLI
* Ladders Estimates

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