Associate Underwriter - Excess Casualty

About the role

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 Excess Casualty 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 within the Excess Casualty product group. 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 including underlying policies with coverage and exposure changes. Review underlying GL inspection reports, Geotech 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. Perform policy review process and approve for distribution. Review post binding subjectivities and construction agreements. 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 1+ years of related experience preferred [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