RLI Insurance Company
Technical Underwriting Manager - Inland Marine
RLI Insurance Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Technical Underwriting Manager - Inland Marine
Join RLI Insurance Company as a Technical Underwriting Manager - Inland Marine. 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. 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. Position Purpose As an Inland Marine Technical Underwriting Manager, you will play a critical role in driving profitable underwriting decisions for a highly specialized and dynamic line of business. This role requires a high degree of technical skill, strategic thinking, and market insight. Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate, underwrite, and price complex new and renewal Inland Marine submissions with high premiums or unusual exposures. Make sound underwriting decisions supported by detailed risk analysis, pricing models, and historical loss data. Negotiate terms and structure coverage that aligns with both client needs and underwriting profitability goals. Develop and execute marketing and agency engagement strategies to grow and manage a profitable book of Inland Marine business. Cultivate and maintain strong agency, broker, and reinsurer relationships to support new business production and retention. Identify and select appropriate risks, with increased autonomy and accountability for underwriting results. Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and participating in special projects or product reviews. Ensure underwriting documentation is clear, complete, and audit-ready, reflecting high standards of judgment and communication. Education & Experience
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field Minimum of 7+ years of related experience for consideration Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
Demonstrated underwriting expertise in Inland Marine or other property lines, with deep knowledge of risk selection, pricing tools, and loss modeling. Proven ability to make independent underwriting decisions, including sign-off authority on complex risks. Strong agency relationship management skills and a track record of business development success. High level of organization and attention to detail—documentation clearly conveys underwriting rationale. Strong initiative and ownership of results, consistently displaying commitment to underwriting best practices. Focused on long-term profitability and portfolio management; able to balance growth with disciplined underwriting. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and represent the Inland Marine line in broader strategic discussions. Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is $133,892.00 - $195,147.00. Total Rewards At 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
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) Work & Life
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 Health & Wellness
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 Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Join RLI Insurance Company as a Technical Underwriting Manager - Inland Marine. 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. 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. Position Purpose As an Inland Marine Technical Underwriting Manager, you will play a critical role in driving profitable underwriting decisions for a highly specialized and dynamic line of business. This role requires a high degree of technical skill, strategic thinking, and market insight. Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate, underwrite, and price complex new and renewal Inland Marine submissions with high premiums or unusual exposures. Make sound underwriting decisions supported by detailed risk analysis, pricing models, and historical loss data. Negotiate terms and structure coverage that aligns with both client needs and underwriting profitability goals. Develop and execute marketing and agency engagement strategies to grow and manage a profitable book of Inland Marine business. Cultivate and maintain strong agency, broker, and reinsurer relationships to support new business production and retention. Identify and select appropriate risks, with increased autonomy and accountability for underwriting results. Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and participating in special projects or product reviews. Ensure underwriting documentation is clear, complete, and audit-ready, reflecting high standards of judgment and communication. Education & Experience
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field Minimum of 7+ years of related experience for consideration Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
Demonstrated underwriting expertise in Inland Marine or other property lines, with deep knowledge of risk selection, pricing tools, and loss modeling. Proven ability to make independent underwriting decisions, including sign-off authority on complex risks. Strong agency relationship management skills and a track record of business development success. High level of organization and attention to detail—documentation clearly conveys underwriting rationale. Strong initiative and ownership of results, consistently displaying commitment to underwriting best practices. Focused on long-term profitability and portfolio management; able to balance growth with disciplined underwriting. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and represent the Inland Marine line in broader strategic discussions. Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is $133,892.00 - $195,147.00. Total Rewards At 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
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) Work & Life
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 Health & Wellness
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 Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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