Is RLI a good company to work for?

RLI has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on over 679 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 97% of employees would recommend working at RLI to a friend and 96% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about RLI have been left by employees working as Intern , Associate Underwriter and Senior Underwriter .

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 4.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RLI?

Underwriter (35) , Senior Underwriter (24) , Director (18) , Operations Assistant (14) , Associate Underwriter (11) , Intern (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?

"Great benefits that help plan for retirement and live a happy well round lifestyle today." ((in 102 reviews)); "All the people have been great to work with and are sharing tons of knowledge." ((in 69 reviews)); "everyone is willing to help you out" ((in 28 reviews)); "The company culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good management" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Lacks diversity at all levels" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the top reviewed RLI locations?

Peoria , Atlanta , Chicago , Tempe , Alpharetta , Dallas , Eagan , Phoenix , Honolulu , Bala Cynwyd , New York , Los Angeles , Broadview Heights , Peoria , Seattle , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Houston , Glastonbury , Morton , Springfield , Chesterfield , Syracuse , Lansing , Edmond , Sanford , Texas City , San Antonio , Cleveland , Columbus

RLI reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(615 total reviews)

Craig W. Kliethermes

98% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.9

Culture & values

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.7

Senior management

4.7

Compensation and benefits

4.6

Career opportunities

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

RLI has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 615 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RLI employee rating is 35% above average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

615 reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2026

Great work culture and retirement benefits but high standards and time pressure

Claim adjuster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company cares about your development and work life balance. Additionally the retirement benefits are outstanding.

Cons

There are very high standards for claim handling with limited time to complete all the steps.

RLI Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear our commitment to employee development, work-life balance and retirement benefits stood out. We also appreciate your feedback on claim handling expectations.

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Best career choice with supportive people and culture

Technical underwriter manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best career decision I ever made was to come to RLI. RLI's greatest strength is its people and culture. The company fosters a supportive, collaborative environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. Management is approachable and genuinely cares about employees, and the teamwork among co-workers makes it a great place to work every day.

Cons

I only wish I had found RLI years earlier in my career.

RLI Response

1mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're happy to hear that joining RLI has been such a positive career decision. Our people-first culture and strong connections across teams are what make RLI special, and we're grateful to have you as part of the RLI family.

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Friendly environment with great work-life balance

Customer experience agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is so friendly and willing to help you do your best. The free Starbucks and Dunkin' coffee in the "fancy" coffee machine is a great perk! Built in days off after a holiday and leaving 2 hours early before the holiday make scheduling family time easy. I have a great work/life balance here.

Cons

I can't think of any cons.

RLI Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoy the supportive culture, work-life balance and the little perks that help make each day enjoyable. Creating an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally is something we value deeply.

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