Erica Bland
About Erica Bland
Erica Bland serves as the Director of Total Rewards at RLI Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2024. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having previously held positions in compensation and benefits management.
Current Role at RLI Insurance Company
Erica Bland serves as the Director of Total Rewards at RLI Insurance Company, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's total rewards strategy, which includes compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs. Her work is conducted on-site in Peoria, Illinois. This position builds on her previous experience at RLI, where she contributed to various aspects of compensation and benefits.
Previous Experience at RLI Insurance Company
Prior to her current role, Erica Bland worked at RLI Insurance Company in several capacities. She served as the Manager of Compensation & Benefits from 2020 to 2024, where she managed the development and implementation of compensation strategies. Before that, she was a Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst from 2018 to 2020, focusing on analyzing compensation data and supporting benefits administration.
Career Background in Assurance
Before joining RLI Insurance Company, Erica Bland worked at Clifton Gunderson LLP as an Assurance Manager from 2000 to 2006. In this role, she was responsible for managing audit teams and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in auditing and financial analysis, which she later applied in the insurance industry.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Erica Bland earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. This academic background has equipped her with essential knowledge in accounting principles and practices, contributing to her expertise in financial analysis and auditing.
Expertise in Human Resources and Compensation
Erica Bland possesses strong skills as a human resources professional, with a demonstrated history in the insurance industry. Her areas of expertise include executive compensation, business process improvement, auditing, financial analysis, and accounting. These skills enable her to effectively design and manage compensation programs that align with organizational goals.