Senior Underwriter – Exec Products (Wholesale) & Growth

RLI Corp.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company contributions

Annual bonus plans

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

RLI Corp. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Executive Products (Wholesale) in Chicago or Dallas to own and grow a profitable Management Liability portfolio.

You will underwrite complex risk submissions, build broker partnerships, and provide timely, well-documented underwriting decisions aligned with company strategy. The role requires 5+ years in commercial underwriting, preferably in Management Liability, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably in Management Liability.
• Experience managing a profitable book and broker relationships.
• RPLU designation preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, quote, bind, and manage submissions for Management Liability.
• Build trusted broker relationships through responsive communication and underwriting decisions.
• Evaluate financial, operational, legal, and management exposures to determine acceptable risks.
• Produce accurate, well-documented underwriting files, pricing rationale, and policy documentation.
• Prioritize new business, renewals, and operational responsibilities to meet service standards and deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support profitable growth and process improvement.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

RPLU designation preferred

Job description

RLI Corp. is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Executive Products (Wholesale) in Chicago or Dallas to own and grow a profitable Management Liability portfolio.

You will underwrite complex risk submissions, build broker partnerships, and provide timely, well-documented underwriting decisions aligned with company strategy. The role requires 5+ years in commercial underwriting, preferably in Management Liability, with strong analytical and communication skills.