- Assist in brainstorming and developing new ideas for products, services, and processes that align with the company’s vision and goals.
- Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, competitor innovations, and emerging technologies to support the innovation team in identifying new opportunities.
- Help with pilot programs for new concepts, products, or services.
- Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions.
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations and reports on innovation projects for internal stakeholders.
- Support the innovation team in tracking key metrics and evaluating the success of implemented solutions.
- Complete project- based assignments for other groups within in the Innovation Department such as Forms Design and Development, Policy Development, and Filing and Statistics
- Work closely with experienced professionals, colleagues, and fellow interns to gain knowledge and develop team-building skills.
- Attend planned education and social activities in order to gain an understanding of the RLI business as well as network.
- Requires current enrollment in a College/University institution pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in a related field or position.
- Ability to analyze and resolve basic issues.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with others.
- Critical thinking/analytic skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Integrity and reliability
- Technical accuracy
- General Internship: $20/hour
- IT & Underwriting: $22/hour
- Legal: $25/hour
- Actuarial: $22-$28/hour*
Our Application Process
- For those who get through the initial review, someone from our recruiting team will reach out for an initial phone call.
- Qualified candidates will receive an invitation for first-round interviews with the team (could be in-person or virtual depending on circumstances).
- Some internships may require a second-round interview in a similar format to the initial interview.
- If an offer is received and accepted, the final step is completing a brief background check consisting of criminal check, education verification, and reference.
- Typical intern hours are dependent on the time of year that an individual is working for RLI. 10-15 hours/week during the school year and 30+ hours/week during the summer.
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What We Do
RLI is a U.S.-based specialty insurer that serves niche property, casualty and surety markets. We provide peace of mind to the customers we serve by safeguarding their assets and helping them manage risk. We hire smart, ethical people, make them owners of the business and give them the freedom to succeed. These are the principles that drive our success, and they’re the reasons we have been successful for more than 50 years. We believe in a different way of doing business and RLI is not what you’d expect from a typical insurance company. Our creative and collaborative workplace is cultivated by employee owners empowered to make good decisions for customers and the business. We have a reputation for niche expertise, superior service and an entrepreneurial culture. In the industry and among our peers, we’re known for: The best and brightest people in the industry who build strong relationships and provide outstanding service. An underwriting focus so we perform well in all market cycles. Our empowered, creative ownership culture. A customized approach to developing insurance products to meet very specific needs. Proven financial strength.
