Remember - it is a COMPANY, not a culture. Depending on the department you work in, be prepared for a great deal of hypocrisy. You might start out thinking you're going to be this stellar employee (because they hire "smart, ethical people, make them owners of the business and give them the freedom to succeed." ) And you might be. BUT, if you're not one of the "chosen ones", and job satisfaction is important to you, you may suffer here. If someone is given power they shouldn't have, you can go from stellar employee to "not a team player" very quickly. There are a lot of talented individuals at RLI, but there are also some freeloaders (especially management) who were hired because they knew someone and they do whatever they want, whenever they want, with little to no oversight. They make RIDICULOUS money and - in my experience - have a tendency to take credit for others' work. This is a problem for the "basic" employee who is just trying to do a good job and be seen. And you'll ask for conversations, which they may have, but you may as well talk to a brick wall. (Remember: they're a company. They are not on your side.) They really push employees writing good reviews, and they really want those "best places to work" titles. And it is a good place to work: if you are, or can be, one of them. If not, I would steer clear.
