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RLI Corp. reports developments for a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company writes commercial and personal lines coverage through RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, with activity across Casualty, Property and Surety operations.
Recurring news for RLI includes quarterly and year-end earnings, underwriting performance, combined-ratio commentary, premium trends, net investment income, regular dividend declarations and insurance financial-strength ratings. Company updates also cover leadership changes in underwriting, claims and finance functions that support its specialty insurance operations.
RLI (NYSE: RLI) appointed James H. Bradshaw to its Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2026, with his term running until the next shareholders’ meeting in May 2027, when he will stand for re-election. Bradshaw, Chairman of Gallagher Re North America and former CEO of Gallagher Re North America and Willis Re North America, brings over 40 years of insurance industry leadership, strategy and market development experience. RLI’s Board Chairman Dave Duclos said Bradshaw’s strategic perspective and understanding of RLI’s business model are expected to provide valuable insight to support the company’s profitable growth and long-term success.
RLI (NYSE:RLI) announced it has been named to the 2026 Ward’s 50® Top-Performing Insurance Companies list for the 36th consecutive year.
RLI is the only insurer included every year since the list began in 1991, reflecting multi-year safety and performance screening over 2021–2025.
RLI (NYSE:RLI) launched a new Entertainment & Amusement insurance product and named Kym Tormey Vice President, Entertainment & Amusement, on July 7, 2026.
The product targets amusement parks, family entertainment centers, fairs, festivals, mobile amusements, concessionaires and similar attractions, offering property and casualty coverage on a non-admitted basis in all 50 states.
RLI (NYSE:RLI) announced it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
A quarterly conference call to discuss Q2 2026 results will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT and webcast via Q4.
RLI (NYSE:RLI) announced the promotion of Kevin Brownell from Assistant Vice President, Claim, to Vice President, Claim, effective June 16, 2026.
He will lead RLI’s Casualty claim operations, bringing over 25 years of insurance claims and legal experience and a law degree from the University of Illinois.
RLI (NYSE:RLI) declared a $2.00 per share special dividend (about $184 million total) and raised its regular quarterly dividend to $0.18 per share, a 12.5% increase. The Board also approved a new $250 million share repurchase program, with both dividends payable June 12, 2026.
RLI (NYSE: RLI) reported Q1 2026 net earnings of $54.9M ($0.60/share) versus $63.2M ($0.68) in Q1 2025. Operating earnings were $76.8M ($0.83) versus $82.5M ($0.89). Underwriting income was $57.8M on an 86.0 combined ratio. Net investment income rose 15% to $42.3M; investment total return was -0.4%. Book value per share was $19.54 (+2% from year-end 2025). The company paid a $0.16 quarterly dividend and received AM Best upgrades to A++ and aa+/a+ ratings.
RLI (NYSE: RLI) announced internal promotions effective April 1, 2026: Cory Figiel is promoted to Chief Claim Officer, succeeding Bob Handzel who retired March 31, 2026 after 20 years at RLI. Charles Spiekerman is promoted to Vice President, Claim to lead professional liability and related teams.
Both executives bring legal and insurance experience (nearly 20 and 18 years respectively) and previously held progressive claim leadership roles at RLI.
RLI (NYSE: RLI) will release first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The company will host a quarterly conference call on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT, webcast by Q4 at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/570395995.
RLI (NYSE: RLI) announced that AM Best upgraded the financial strength rating to A++ (Superior) for RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. AM Best also upgraded Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to aa+ for those subsidiaries and to a+ for parent RLI Corp.
The outlook for these credit ratings was revised to stable from positive. According to the company, AM Best cited balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, a favorable business profile and very strong enterprise risk management.