Director, Surety Underwriting; Remote, Southeast Territory

Director, Contract Surety Underwriting (Remote, Southeast Territory) Join to apply for the Director, Contract Surety Underwriting (Remote, Southeast Territory) role at RLI Insurance Company Director, Contract Surety Underwriting (Remote, Southeast Territory) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director, Contract Surety Underwriting (Remote, Southeast Territory) role at RLI Insurance Company 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. 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. 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. 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. Principal Duties & 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. Education & Experience 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. An advanced degree is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies • 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. Compensation Overview The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range $ - $ 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… Apply tot his job