RLI Stock Price, News & Analysis

RLI (NYSE: RLI) announced that Justin Doss has assumed the role of Vice President, Personal Lines Underwriting effective January 5, 2026. He will lead underwriting and distribution strategy for RLI’s Personal Lines business. Doss joined RLI in 2016 and most recently served as Vice President, Distribution and Strategic Partnerships. He brings more than 25 years of experience in personal lines underwriting, sales and agency operations and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The company highlighted his contributions to disciplined, profitable growth and his relationship-building and leadership skills.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) announced that Chief Financial Officer Todd Bryant will retire from the CFO role on December 31, 2025 after more than 30 years with the company. Bryant has served as CFO since 2019 and will remain in an advisory role through mid‑year 2026 to support the transition. Aaron Diefenthaler, currently Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer and a company employee since 2012, will succeed Bryant as CFO effective January 1, 2026. Diefenthaler holds a bachelor’s in finance, an MBA, and the CFA designation. The appointment highlights internal succession planning and continuity for RLI’s financial leadership.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share. The special dividend is expected to total approximately $184 million. Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025.

The company said this return brings total shareholder distributions to more than $1.6 billion over the past decade and cited its balance sheet strength and capital-management discipline as reasons for the payout.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) announced on November 11, 2025 a partnership between RLI Transportation and Netradyne to offer Netradyne’s Driver•i® video telematics to commercial-fleet customers.

Eligible RLI insureds using dual-facing dashcams can receive an insurance premium discount of up to 5%, while customers using only outward-facing cameras are eligible for up to 2%. RLI loss control experts will analyze driver data and tailor risk-management strategies to reinforce safe driving, reduce accidents and manage costs.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) promoted Cathy Martin to Vice President, E&S Excess Liability effective October 22, 2025.

Martin will lead RLI’s E&S Excess Liability business and will co-lead the E&S Casualty Brokerage Group with Chris Hughs. She has nearly 40 years of industry experience, joined RLI in 2007, and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Casualty Underwriting in 2017. Prior roles include leadership at New World Insurance and The Center for E&S Insurance. Martin holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation and a bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) reported Q3 2025 net earnings of $124.6M ($1.35/share) versus $95.0M ($1.03) in Q3 2024 and operating earnings of $77.0M ($0.83) versus $60.4M ($0.65). The company noted an 85.1 combined ratio and underwriting income of $60.5M. Gross premiums written were flat and net investment income rose 12%. Book value per share increased 26% since year-end 2024 (inclusive of dividends). Management scheduled a conference call on October 21, 2025.

RLI (NYSE: RLI) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after market close on Monday, October 20, 2025. Management will host a quarterly conference call to review results on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. The call will be webcast by Q4 and is accessible at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/441675041. Investors should expect a live discussion of Q3 results and Q&A during the scheduled webcast.

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) has announced the promotion of Gayathri Mariappan to the position of Vice President, Information Technology. In her new role, Mariappan will lead the company's enterprise IT strategy, focusing on expanding product distribution, enhancing customer experience, and improving operational efficiency.

Mariappan, who joined RLI in 2008, brings over 20 years of insurance industry experience and holds AIDA and CPCU designations. She previously served as Assistant Vice President, IT, and has progressed through various IT leadership roles within the company.

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) has declared its third quarter regular cash dividend of $0.16 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on September 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025.

The company has demonstrated a strong track record of increasing dividends for 50 consecutive years. Based on the indicated annual dividend of $0.64 and the previous day's closing price of $67.57, RLI's dividend yield stands at 0.95%.