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      RLI

      Engaged Employer

      RLI reviews

      4.8

      97% would recommend to a friend

      (615 total reviews)
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      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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      615 reviews
      5.0
      May 20, 2026

      Strong culture with opportunities for professional growth

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong culture built around ownership, accountability, and collaboration. People genuinely want to help each other succeed, and there’s a clear sense that everyone is working toward the same goals. Leadership provides meaningful opportunities to contribute beyond your core responsibilities, which has allowed me to grow professionally in ways I didn’t expect. RLI invests in employee development through educational support, certifications, and career growth opportunities, and I’ve personally benefited from those programs. The company also offers good flexibility and promotes a healthy work-life balance while still maintaining high expectations and performance standards. Smaller company environment means your work is visible and your impact matters.

      Cons

      Like many organizations, balancing flexibility with in-office requirements may not appeal to everyone, particularly for people looking for fully remote work. The company maintains high standards and runs lean in some areas, so employees are expected to take initiative and operate independently, which can feel challenging for individuals who prefer more direction.

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      RLI Response
      1mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re proud to hear our culture of ownership, collaboration and growth has made a meaningful impact on your career. Creating opportunities for employees to contribute, grow and make a difference is a big part of who we are at RLI. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback as we continue working to support our employees and strengthen the culture that makes RLI special.
      1.0
      May 18, 2026

      Different is not better.

      Claims examiner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Generally positive culture with flexible working hours.

      Cons

      Very alcohol focused and a lot of pressure for supervisors/managers to partake. Travel is required and sometimes host mandatory conferences that last 14+hrs with limited breaks. Advocacy for doing it “different” but very strict performance standards and no room for autonomy. Emphasis on culture can be somewhat cult like and you very much have to drink the Kool Aid.

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      RLI Response
      2mo
      Thank you so much for your candid feedback; we always appreciate hearing various employee perspectives. We take your feedback seriously and would be interested in learning more about your experience. Our HR team would value more feedback from you if you have a little time. Contact us at 309-692-1000 if you would like to chat. Thank you.
      5.0
      May 12, 2026

      Great company

      Commercial property underwriter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing culture, great people, and "community" atmosphere.

      Cons

      Training- I wish there was more of a training program when first hired and when being promoted. More of a "Trial by fire" and "ask around" learning transition. With that, most are more than happy to help and show the ropes.

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      RLI Response
      2mo
      Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate knowing how we can improve over time.
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