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

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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).

Reviews by job title

615 reviews

5.0

May 1, 2026

Good work-life balance, but in-office days required

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Offers good work life balance

Cons

Requires three in office days

RLI Response

2mo

Thank you for your feedback! Glad to have you among our employee owners!

2.0

Apr 24, 2026

Micromanagement is a significant issue

Claims adjuster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None I can think of

Cons

Micro managing, run away don’t walk

RLI Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We value your feedback and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out to at humanresources@rlicorp.com.

5.0

Apr 7, 2026

Great Company to Work For!

Underwiting assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule, WFH opportunities, 401K +profit sharing contributions, annual bonuses, competitive salary, great home/work life balance, & the culture is amazing!

Cons

Comparatively, I have no complaints. This is truly the best company I've ever worked for.

RLI Response

3mo

We appreciate your review. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback regarding our benefits, salary and culture.

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