Eric White
About Eric White
Eric White serves as the Vice President of Commercial Transactional Insurance Solutions at RLI Insurance Company, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in various roles within the insurance industry, he specializes in product development and underwriting training.
Work at RLI Insurance Company
Eric White has been serving as Vice President, Commercial Transactional Insurance Solution at RLI Insurance Company since 2021. In this role, he directs a product group that encompasses Excess and Surplus Lines coverages for Environmental Liability, Security Guards Liability, and Binding Authority in Property, General Liability, and Excess. Prior to this position, he held various roles at RLI, including Assistant Vice President of Risk Services from 2014 to 2021, and Director of Risk Services from 2011 to 2014. His career at RLI began in 2009 as Manager of Marine, and he also worked as Assistant Manager of Property from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Eric White earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration from Bradley University between 2000 and 2003. His expertise includes portfolio analysis, assumed reinsurance, underwriting training and development, and regulatory compliance support within the insurance industry. He specializes in product development and new product creation, focusing on innovative solutions in commercial insurance.
Background in Academia
Eric White has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Professor of Risk Management at Bradley University from 2006 to 2007. This role allowed him to share his knowledge of risk management principles and practices with students, contributing to the education of future professionals in the insurance field.
Previous Roles in Insurance
Before joining RLI Insurance Company, Eric White worked at Pekin Insurance as a Senior Underwriter from 2005 to 2007 and as an Underwriter from 2001 to 2005. His early career also included significant roles in risk management and underwriting, which laid the foundation for his extensive experience in the insurance sector. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's operational and regulatory landscape.