Commercial Surety Underwriter-Southeast (open to Sr. Underwriter, Manager, or Director level candidates)

RLI Insurance•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RLI's Commercial Surety team is looking for an Underwriter to support our Southeast territory. We are open to a Sr. Underwriter, Manager, or Director-level candidate, and the posted salary range may be flexible based on experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge in Commercial Surety, broad market relationships across the Southeast, and proven experience driving profitable growth.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar field or position.
Experience developing agency relationships and managing a profitable book of business.
Ability to use analytical methods in underwriting processes to find workable solutions.
Strong market presence and ability to generate new business opportunities through trusted broker relationships.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to represent the company externally and advocate internally.
Analytical skills to assess complex risks and inform pricing, coverage terms, and portfolio-level decisions.
Comfortable with data tools and technology platforms to monitor performance and support reporting needs.

Responsibilities

Direct all aspects of the underwriting process for a group within a product line.
Underwrite and monitor commercial accounts and account lines.
Develop and execute a marketing plan by targeting new brokers, arranging meetings, and attending industry functions.
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.

Benefits

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