Chris Hughs
About Chris Hughs
Chris Hughs serves as the Assistant Vice President of Underwriting at RLI Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in underwriting and manages a team of Casualty Underwriters across multiple regions.
Work at RLI Insurance Company
Chris Hughs has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Underwriting at RLI Insurance Company since 2014. His tenure at RLI spans over 10 years, during which he has held various roles, including Senior Casualty Underwriter and Director of Casualty. He has also worked as an Underwriting Analyst and Assistant Underwriting Director, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and operations. In his current role, he manages a team of Casualty Underwriters across the Southeast, Midwest, and Texas territories, focusing on maintaining a profitable book of Excess & Surplus (E&S) liability business.
Education and Expertise
Chris Hughs pursued his education at several institutions. He studied Administrative Management at Eastern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Georgia State University and Illinois Central College from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive experience in underwriting and management within the insurance industry.
Background in Underwriting
Chris Hughs has a comprehensive background in underwriting, having started his career at RLI Insurance Company in 1997. He worked as an Underwriting Analyst for three years before advancing to the Assistant Underwriting Director role from 2000 to 2005. He then served as a Senior Casualty Underwriter for eight years, followed by a year as Director of Casualty before becoming AVP. His experience encompasses various aspects of underwriting, including relationship management with wholesale brokers and internal corporate partners.
Professional Relationships
In his role as AVP, Underwriting, Chris Hughs develops and maintains relationships with wholesale brokers and internal corporate partners. This aspect of his work is crucial for ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the insurance industry. His ability to foster these relationships contributes to the overall success of the underwriting team and the profitability of the business.