Associate Underwriter - Inland Marine

RLI Corp; Arizona; On-site; USD 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Hybrid work arrangements

Fitness center discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RLI Corp is seeking an Associate Underwriter for Inland Marine to support the underwriting process end-to-end. You will work with internal teams and brokers to create accurate quotes and renewals, ensuring consistency across quotes, binders, and policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, preparing quotes, handling endorsements, and participating in special projects as needed. Entry-level opportunity with career growth in underwriting at an owner-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field.
• 0+ years of related experience for consideration; equivalent level of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides underwriting support for the entire underwriting process from start to finish.
• Review incoming submissions to determine viability for quoting.
• Provide new business quotes for underwriter review or directly to brokers as determined by Underwriting Authority Letter.
• Complete renewal review process.
• Review inspection reports and financial information to notify underwriters of potential issues or provide recommendations.
• Process endorsements and determine acceptability; review and approve for distribution.
• Assist in special projects and other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Underwriting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

## Associate Underwriter - Inland MarineApplylocations: Peoria, AZ: Tempe, AZ: Seattle, WA: Lynnwood, WA: Los Angeles, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R1782# **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 frequent supervision, provide underwriting support from application through post-binding activity. Interact with internal team members and broker customers to efficiently and accurately support the underwriting practice. Depending on prior experience, expected to learn, shadow, and train in the field of underwriting through various special projects. Become proficient in the technical platform and processes involved in Underwriting. Utilize judgement to align the aspects of the account to ensure consistency amongst the quote, binder, and policy. Identify notable inconsistencies in data elements and work with the Underwriter to reconcile. Study for and complete insurance examinations as deemed appropriate. Attend any relevant training sessions and study to complete relevant insurance examinations. Expected to progress to quote and bind under direction of underwriting management.# ****Principal Duties & Responsibilities***** ### Provides underwriting support for the entire underwriting process from start to finish.* ### Review incoming submissions to determine viability for quoting.* ### Provide new business quotes for underwriter review or directly to brokers as determined by Underwriting Authority Letter.* ### Complete renewal review process.* ### Review inspection reports and financial information to notify underwriters of potential issues or provide recommendations.* ### Process endorsements and determine acceptability. Upon completion, review and approve for distribution.* ### Handle worksheet process consisting of completing Underwriting Worksheet, Rating Worksheet, and Review/Pick Policy Forms* ### Preform policy review process and approve for distribution.* ### Assist in special projects and other duties as needed.# ****Education & Experience***** ### Typically requires a bachelor's degree in insurance, finance, risk management, business or a related field* ### 0+ years of related experience for consideration* ### [OR] equivalent level of education and experience# ******Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies******* ### 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.* ### Participates in underwriting related continuing education.# **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 at RLI. The 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**$32.16 - $44.22# **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. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:* ### Training & certification opportunities* ### Tuition reimbursement* ### Education bonuses# **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. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results. 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. *In compliance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law and notice requirements, RLI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, RLI is subject to Title 18 United States Code Section 1033 which prohibits RLI from employing anyone who has been convicted under that statute or of a felony involving dishonesty or breach of trust.*###RLI is a specialty insurance company that helps customers navigate the world of insurance and risk. For more than a half century, we’ve been helping people and companies safeguard their assets through our innovative portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety products. We’re not what you’d expect from a typical insurance company. From our products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different.