Christine Cornelius
About Christine Cornelius
Christine Cornelius serves as the Director of Underwriting Miscellaneous Surety at RLI Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2002. She specializes in underwriting and marketing commercial surety, driving sales strategies to enhance business development and retention.
Work at RLI
Christine Cornelius has served as the Director of Underwriting Miscellaneous Surety at RLI Insurance Company since 2002. In this role, she specializes in underwriting and marketing commercial surety. She established the Arizona miscellaneous surety office from her home, demonstrating initiative and leadership in the company's expansion. Her responsibilities include driving sales strategies to develop new business, improve retention, and maintain profitability. Additionally, she reviews and approves underwriting decisions made by her staff to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Christine Cornelius possesses extensive expertise in underwriting and marketing within the commercial surety sector. Her analytical skills enable her to assess financial and credit information for both new and renewal business, ensuring alignment with company guidelines. Her experience in the field has equipped her with the knowledge necessary to cultivate and maintain relationships with the agency base, contributing to the overall success of her department.
Background
Prior to her tenure at RLI Insurance Company, Christine Cornelius worked as a Field Underwriter at CBIC from 1999 to 2001. This role provided her with foundational experience in underwriting, which she has built upon throughout her career. Her transition to RLI marked the beginning of a significant period of growth and development in the surety market in Arizona.
Achievements
In 2015, Christine Cornelius's branch was recognized for its performance, ranking among the top 5 surety writers in Arizona by the Surety & Fidelity Association of America. This achievement reflects her effective leadership and the successful implementation of sales strategies that drive business growth and retention within her team.