Sr. Underwriter-Commercial Surety; Northeast territory

Sr. Underwriter-Commercial Surety (Northeast territory)

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Position Overview The Sr. Underwriter-Commercial Surety (Northeast territory) will have profit and loss responsibility for a book of business within the territory, develop and execute a marketing plan for new business, adhere to underwriting guidelines and authority limits, perform financial/industry/account analyses, and serve as a resource on underwriting and territory issues to the Commercial Surety team.

• Underwriter will have profit and loss responsibility for a book of business within the territory.
• Develop and execute a marketing plan for new business by targeting key brokers, arranging meetings and attending industry functions.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines and authority limits.
• Perform all required underwriting functions including financial analysis, account analysis, industry analysis, and administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as a resource on underwriting and territory issues to other members of the Commercial Surety team, located across the country.
• Lead special projects and other duties as needed.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field and 3-7 years of experience in a similar field or position.

• Ability to use analytical methods in underwriting processes to find workable solutions.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to management on underwriting matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet objectives while operating independently.
• Ability to apply a strategic perspective to improve underwriting functions.

The base salary range for the position is listed below. This base salary is one component of our total rewards package. The salary offered will consider factors including geographic location, experience, scope and responsibilities, qualifications, and business needs.

• Base Pay Range: $ - $

• Total Rewards:
  Includes benefits, ESOP, and other elements as part of the Total Rewards program.

• Financial Incentives:
  Annual bonus plans;
  Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution;
  Additional contributions (up to 15% of eligible earnings).

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Parental and family care leave
• Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
• Fitness center discounts and access to 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

RLI encourages professional development in insurance and related areas. Benefits include training and certification opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and education bonuses. RLI covers costs for most programs and staff may receive bonuses upon approved course/certifications.

• Training & certification opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Education bonuses

RLI aims to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce and supports initiatives to increase diversity in the insurance industry. We value all viewpoints and uphold fair treatment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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.