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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 general supervision, conducts analysis and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes. Responsible for the collection of data, selection of parameters, and calculations involved with conducting actuarial analysis. Evaluate profitability of products and recommend corrective action. Act as a steward of data quality by discovering and discussing data anomalies and issues with underwriting, claims, accounting, and IT. This is a hands-on position with more advanced analyses that creates value-added analytics. Should have an aptitude for problem solving, be able to manage multiple project deadlines at once, and be able to effectively communicate the results of your analyses to other departments and management.

Note: we prefer that the selected person be based in our Peoria, IL office, but will consider someone working out of our Chicago, IL office.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Build exposure rating models for underwriting

• Analyze the costs and benefits of risk transferred under reinsurance agreements via pricing analysis and risk modeling

• Fit loss severity distributions

• Analyze loss trends and emerging risks across multiple lines of business within the specialty insurance portfolio

• Measure and monitor risk-adjusted returns across the portfolio to support performance evaluation

• New product development for organic opportunities

• Increased limits studies

• Actual vs. Expected analysis

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or a related discipline

• 4+ years of experience in Property & Casualty actuarial roles

• Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or near designation

• Prior experience working in a specialty insurance or reinsurance environment is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies

• Ability to provide input or make recommendations to improve Risk Services functions

• Results orientated

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to convey technical insights to cross-functional teams

• Ability to make good business judgments based on sound actuarial analysis

• Regularly offers ideas for enhanced actuarial analysis and occasionally acts independently to execute

• Demonstrates capabilities on more complex projects

• Deep understanding of reinsurance structures and their financial impact on insurers’ portfolios

• Types of projects include advanced statistical analysis, reinsurance evaluation, develop and implement rating models, individual risk pricing, due diligence on large/high risk opportunities, making formal recommendations to management, leading predictive analytics projects

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

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 encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:

• Training & certification opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

• Education bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.

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.