Underwriting Assistant-Contract Surety
About The Position
RLI is a specialty insurance company that has been helping customers navigate the complex world of insurance and risk for over 50 years. We provide an innovative portfolio of property and casualty coverage, along with a strong offering of surety bonds, to help individuals and businesses protect their assets with confidence. Our Contract Surety Division is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Operations team. This position plays a critical role in supporting our Underwriters and maintaining the high standard of service our clients expect. The ideal candidate will bring a positive, professional attitude to daily interactions with Underwriters, clients, and fellow team members. A successful candidate must be a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- Typically requires a high school diploma. Associate's degree a plus.
- 0+ years of related experience for consideration
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to quickly grasp new concepts, systems and processes
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in insurance or surety operations is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support to our national underwriting teams.
- Issue, code, calculate premiums, and invoice bonds with accuracy and timeliness.
- Bill additional and return premiums to ensure proper file closure.
- Assist with underwriting (electronic) file maintenance and underwriting audit support needs.
- Obtain and organize credit reports, corporate state filings, and contractor license information for new submissions.
- Research and help resolve billing and account current discrepancies.
- Send letters and forms on behalf of Underwriters, maintaining professional correspondence.
- Prioritize and manage multiple processes and tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Provide backup support to team members across multiple locations as needed.
- Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
