The Director of Inland Marine Underwriting leads the underwriting process, develops marketing strategies, manages staff, and analyzes risks for commercial accounts.
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.Compensation OverviewThe 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$159,757.00 - $228,245.00Total RewardsAt 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
Position PurposeUnder occasional oversight, support the administration of the company’s underwriting structure. Underwrite and monitor commercial accounts and account lines. Develop and execute a marketing plan. Direct and develop the underwriting staff. Perform and monitor the risk analysis. Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new submissions.Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct all aspects of the underwriting process for a group within a product line.
- Develop and execute a marketing plan by targeting new brokers, arranging meetings, and attending industry functions.
- Direct and develop the underwriting staff.
- Perform and monitor the risk analysis.
- Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new or renewal submissions.
- Lead special projects and other duties as needed.
- Ability to use analytical methods in underwriting processes to find workable solutions.
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to management on underwriting matters.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- Training & certification opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Education bonuses
Top Skills
Data Analysis Software
Underwriting Software
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