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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRLI employees are -28% more likely to recommend RLI as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at RLI is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. RLI employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting RLI’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Iowa City, IA. See below in detail how working at RLI was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at RLI is rated C
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RLI ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 RLI employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping RLI improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?very much like it is very clicky on the wared i am on
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Company Expect greatness out of employees
What is the best part about your compensation package?Amount of PTO and vacation time
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Did not feel appreciated by department I supported
RLI is a leading U.S.-based specialty insurance company that helps customers navigate the world of insurance and risk. For 50+ years, we've helped people and companies safeguard assets through a diverse portfolio of property and casualty insurance and surety ... Read more
As a leading provider of specialized insurance, RLI is focused on building and managing a portfolio of innovative products and solutions that meet customer needs, and delivering results that surpass the expectations of shareholders.
Our vision for the future is to remain focused on building and managing a portfolio of innovative products and solutions that meet and surpass the expectations of shareholders.
| Headquarter | Illinois City, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.rlicorp.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1965 |
| Tel | 309-692-1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | RLI |
RLI competitors include First American and The Hartford. RLI ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how RLI compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
9 employees at RLI have reviewed RLI across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 RLI employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at RLI are not very pleased with their total compensation at RLI, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at RLI are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at RLI are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at RLI believe the environment at RLI is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at RLI is extremely fast. About 100% of the employees at RLI work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at RLI are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Iowa City, IA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Iowa City, IA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of RLI's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 RLI employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
RLI’s CEO Jonathan E. Michael started in this role in 2001. Jonathan’s approval rate is just above average, putting Jonathan in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Iowa City, IA. Jonathan E. Michael is well regarded by employees for the Environment RLI offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to RLI’s competitors, Jonathan E. Michael ranks just below The Hartford’s CEO Christopher Swift. With Jonathan’s leadership, RLI employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Manager. Jonathan was rated slightly below average for Retention.
The RLI Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jonathan E. Michael, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Thomas L. Brown CPA, and Senior Vice President of Operations Jennifer L. Klobnak
Jonathan E. Michael CEO / President
Mr. Jonathan E. Michael, also known as Jon, has been the Chief Executive Officer of RLI Corp. since January 1, 2001. Mr.... read more
Thomas L. Brown CPA Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Thomas L. Brown, also known as Tom, CPA has been the Chief Financial Officer of RLI Corp. since September 1, 2011... read more
Jennifer L. Klobnak Senior Vice President of Operations
Ms. Jennifer L. Klobnak has been Senior Vice President of Operations at RLI Corp. since January 5, 2016. Ms. Klobnak... read more
Jeffrey D. Fick Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Jeffrey D. Fick, also known as Jeff, has been the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of RLI Corp. since... read more
Craig William Kliethermes FCAS, MAAA, CPCU President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Craig William Kliethermes, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU has been the President and Chief Operating Officer at RLI Corp. since... read more
Daniel N. Meyer President of Transportation
Mr. Daniel N. Meyer also known as Dan has been the President of Transportation at RLI Corp. since June 06, 2016. Mr.... read more
Aaron P. Diefenthaler CFA Chief Investment Officer, Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Aaron P. Diefenthaler, CFA has been the Chief Investment Officer and Vice President at RLI Corp. since January 23,... read more
Robert J. Schauer President of RLI Marine
Mr. Robert J. Schauer serves as the President of RLI Marine at RLI Corp. Mr. Schauer has 24 years of industry... read more
Paul J. Simoneau Senior Vice President of Excess & Surplus Lines
Mr. Paul J. Simoneau has been Senior Vice President of Excess & Surplus Lines at RLI Corp. since May 2013. Mr. Simoneau... read more
How much do people at RLI get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at RLI is $113,867, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,963, or $54 per hour.
At RLI, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,436 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,436 annually. Average RLI salaries by department include: IT at $92,954, Sales at $135,489, Business Development at $96,238, and Admin at $53,201. Half of RLI salaries are above $112,963.
4 employees at RLI rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 4 employees at RLI rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $207k | $207k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at RLI across various culture dimensions.
RLI's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. RLI's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of RLI?
RLI CEO is Jonathan E. Michael, their score by employees is 67
What is RLI eNPS?
The eNPS for RLI is -28
What is the salary for CS Rep in RLI?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 46k
What are the salaries in the Design in RLI?
The average salaries for Design in RLI is 100k
Who are RLI competitors?
RLI main competitors are First American, The Hartford