Technical Underwriting Manager-Commercial Surety; remote from Texas

Position: Technical Underwriting Manager-Commercial Surety (remote from Texas)
### RLI is a 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**###  This will be a remote position, ideally from Houston, Dallas, or surrounding areas. We may be open to hiring at the Director level for the right candidate depending on experience.### ### Under occasional oversight, support the underwriting functions of a product line. Underwrite new or renewal individual accounts. Build strong relationships between agents, reinsurers, and contacts. Review complex submissions, account losses, pricing models, and profitable premiums.

Review complex sources of profit by selecting appropriate risks.### #
** Principal

Duties & Responsibilities *** ### Underwriter will have profit and loss responsibility for a book of business within the territory. This can be a remote position with preferred geographic location being Houston, TX or Dallas, TX.* ### Develop and execute a marketing plan for new business by targeting key brokers, arranging meetings and attending industry functions.* ### Perform all required underwriting functions including financial analysis, account analysis, industry analysis, and administrative responsibilities.
* ### Adhere to underwriting guidelines and authority limits.* ### 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.#
** Education & Experience**### Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, or a related field and 5+years of experience in a similar field or position.#
** 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.* ### Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* ### Ability to meet objectives while operating independently* ### 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 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…