RLI Insurance Company

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Cargo Marine Underwriting Director

UnderwriterUnderwriterFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1965H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$167.4K - $243.9K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Underwrite and oversee complex new and renewal submissions across commercial marine risks • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key producers, particularly regional retail agents and marine specialty wholesalers, to increase quality submission flow • Drive regional distribution by identifying underserved markets and building broker relationships • Monitor market trends, loss experience, and legal developments to support pricing, coverage, and product strategy • Represent the company at industry functions and with key accounts to strengthen market presence and reputation • Participate in strategic projects and lead initiatives related to process improvement, systems enhancement, or market expansion

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business, or a related field required; advanced degrees or marine insurance certifications preferred
  • Minimum 8+ years of commercial marine underwriting experience
  • Expertise in Cargo underwriting is essential; Hull & Liability experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated track record of profitable portfolio management and broker development
  • Existing relationships with marine wholesalers and regional retail agents preferred
  • Deep technical understanding of Ocean Marine underwriting exposures, rating methodologies, and loss trends
  • Strong market presence and ability to generate new business opportunities through trusted broker relationships
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to make sound risk decisions
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to represent the company externally and advocate internally
  • Analytical skills to assess complex risks and inform pricing
  • Comfortable with data tools and technology platforms to monitor performance and support reporting needs

Benefits

  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Training & certification opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Education bonuses

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