Jeff Layer

Jeff Layer possesses extensive experience in the surety underwriting field, having worked at RLI Insurance Company since June 2007 in various roles, culminating in the position of Regional Director for Underwriting - Surety, overseeing transactional commercial surety across the Central and South Regions. Prior positions include Director, Manager, Sr. Underwriter, Underwriter, Associate Underwriter, and Underwriting Trainee, all focused on transactional commercial surety. Earlier experience includes a role as a Student Trainee in Global Purchasing and Engines Divisions at Caterpillar from June 2003 to August 2006. Jeff Layer holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois State University and an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Illinois Central College. Early education was completed at Princeville High School.