Director, Contract Surety Underwriting (Remote, Southeast Territory)
About The Position
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 Under 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.
Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or a related field and 8 or more years of experience in a similar field or position.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree is preferred.
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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
