Excess Liability Underwriting Director

RLI Insurance•Dallas, TX

12d•$159,757 - $232,846

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, manage underwriting activities within RLI’s Southeast Excess Liability team. Manage and grow a profitable book of business with a focus on non-admitted accounts within the construction industry. Underwrite complex risks and provide leadership in evaluating various excess exposures. Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and reinsurance partners while ensuring disciplined risk selection and portfolio profitability.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of related casualty underwriting experience for consideration [OR] equivalent level of education and experience
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.
Ability to prepare, review, and complete underwriting analysis of accounts.
Analytical skills and understanding of submission requirements, model entry, and product appetite.
Proven ability to build and maintain productive broker relationships.
Participates in underwriting related continuing education.
Strategic perspective with the ability to balance growth objectives and underwriting discipline.

Responsibilities

Analyze, evaluate, accept, decline, rate, quote, and bind new or renewal submissions with high premium or risk exposure for complex excess placements.
Assess primary policy terms, underlying carrier strength, and loss histories to make informed underwriting decisions.
Build strong relationships between agents, reinsurers, and contacts.
Review complex submissions, account losses, pricing models, and profitable premiums.
Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and product management teams to refine strategy, appetite, and pricing.
Assist with special projects or 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