Does RLI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, RLI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at RLI. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at RLI?

97% of RLI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated RLI 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.9 for culture and values and 4.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RLI?

Underwriter (35) , Senior Underwriter (24) , Director (18) , Operations Assistant (14) , Intern (12) , Associate Underwriter (11) , Underwriting Intern (11) , Assistant Vice President (10) , AVP - Underwriting (7) , Actuarial Analyst (7) , Claims Examiner (7) , Manager (7) , Actuary (6) , Claim Manager (6) , Software Engineer (6)

What are the pros of working at RLI according to real employee reviews?

"All the people have been great to work with and are sharing tons of knowledge." ((in 69 reviews)); "great work life balance" ((in 32 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly and helpful." ((in 28 reviews)); "The company culture is great" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great management" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at RLI according to real employee reviews?

"Lacks diversity at all levels" ((in 6 reviews)); "7% of your salary." ((in 4 reviews))

RLI Reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(616 total reviews)

Craig W. Kliethermes

98% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

RLI has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 616 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RLI employee rating is 33% above average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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616 reviews

5.0

27 Nov 2022

Exceptional company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent ESOP and other benefits. RLI treats its employees very well.

Cons

RLI still insures oil drilling companies.

5.0

17 June 2026

Amazing people and culture with great retirement benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing people and amazing culture. Good retirement benefits

Cons

Can’t think of anything bad about this place!

RLI Response

1w

Thank you for your review and your comments about our unique culture and retirement benefits!

5.0

16 June 2026

Great people and culture.

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Successful business model that has stood the test of time. Great people and culture. Competitive pay and superior long term benefits.

Cons

Accountability, results and expertise is expected. If you are wired for action and accomplishment, this is a great place to work.

RLI Response

1w

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you value RLI's strong business model, supportive culture and competitive benefits. We appreciate your perspective on the high standards we set and the accountability that comes with being part of a team focused on excellence. Thank you for being part of the RLI story.

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Surety Field Sales Executive (remote from Texas)

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USD 85K - USD 125K /yr

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Surety Field Sales Executive - Remote (MO, KS, or OK)

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