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RLI Corp.'s SEC filings document a specialty property and casualty insurance holding company with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Current reports furnish quarterly and annual earnings releases, analyst-call transcripts under Regulation FD, dividend declarations and material events for the company and its insurance operations.
RLI's filings also cover governance and executive compensation through proxy statements, capital-structure matters such as its senior notes due 2036, and registered security details for its common stock. These disclosures frame the company's Casualty, Property and Surety operations, investment income, underwriting performance, board matters and shareholder voting items.
RLI Corp director James Henderson Bradshaw reported an acquisition related to equity compensation. On 2026-08-13, he received 2,153 Restricted Stock Units, each representing one share of common stock, at a stated price of $0.00 per unit, bringing his directly held RSU-related position to 2,153 units. According to the terms, these restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of the RLI Corp. 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or one year after the grant date.
RLI Corp. reported that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter regular cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its common stock, described as unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.
The company stated that this supports an indicated annual dividend of $0.72 per share, which would represent a 1.14% dividend yield based on a referenced closing stock price of $62.93. RLI highlighted that it has increased dividends for 51 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 30 consecutive years, and noted that all of its insurance subsidiaries are rated A++ “Superior” by AM Best.
RLI Corp reported that Chief Legal Officer Jeffrey D. Fick received a grant of 7,500 stock options on August 3, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $61.29 per share, cover 7,500 shares of common stock, vest in 20% annual increments starting one year after the grant date, and expire on August 3, 2034. Following this grant, he holds 7,500 options directly.
RLI Corp reported that Vice President, Controller Seth Anthony Davis received a grant of stock options covering 1,500 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-03. The options have an exercise price of $61.29 per share, expire on 2034-08-03, and may be exercised in 20% annual increments starting 2027-08-03.
RLI Corp reported that chief operating officer Jennifer L. Klobnak received a grant of 12,500 stock options on August 3, 2026. The options have an exercise price of $61.29 per share, vest in 20% annual increments starting one year after grant, and expire on August 3, 2034.
RLI Corp reported that Chief Executive Officer Craig W. Kliethermes received a grant of stock options covering 22,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $61.29 per share. The options vest 20% after one year and 20% each year thereafter and expire on August 3, 2034.
RLI Corp director Debbie Sharell Roberts indirectly acquired 408.2300 shares of common stock on 2026-07-31 at $61.2400 per share. The shares are held through a Directors' Trust, bringing her indirect holdings to 30401.9770 shares, adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split and reflecting dividend reinvestment.
RLI Corp director Paul Bennett reported an other acquisition of 470.8030 shares of common stock on 2026-07-31 at $61.2400 per share. The shares are held indirectly through a Directors' Trust, bringing that trust's holdings to 9,931.9000 shares. All share amounts are adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split effective 01/15/25.
RLI Corp reported second-quarter 2026 results on an analyst call attached to this report. Operating earnings were $0.83 per share versus $0.82 a year ago, while GAAP net earnings rose to $1.82 per share from $1.34, helped by $103 million of unrealized equity gains and $9 million of realized gains. Underwriting income was $59.9 million and the overall combined ratio was 85.6, with a 45.5 loss ratio and 40.1 expense ratio. Results included $39.8 million of favorable prior-year reserve development and $10 million of 2026 catastrophe losses.
Gross premiums grew 3%, led by 11% growth in Casualty, partly offset by 6% declines in Property and Surety. Casualty posted a 99.3 combined ratio; Property 56.8 on lighter catastrophe activity and $23 million of favorable development; and Surety 87.2 with $3.4 million of favorable development. Net investment income increased 17% to $46 million on a 4.9% average new-money yield, and total investments and cash were about $4.9 billion.
Capital management remained active. The company paid an $0.18 regular dividend and a $2.00 special dividend, returning approximately $184 million to shareholders, and repurchased about 235,000 shares at $51.25 under a new $250 million authorization, with $238 million remaining. Comprehensive earnings were $166 million, and book value per share increased 11% from year-end 2025. The company also reported a 25% return on equity.
RLI Corp. generated higher earnings in the first half of 2026, with consolidated revenue of $999,439 (in thousands) and net earnings of $222,913 (in thousands), up from $187,550. Diluted EPS reached $2.42. For the second quarter, net earnings were $168,028 (in thousands), or $1.82 per diluted share. Net premiums earned rose 4 percent year over year and net investment income increased 16 percent, aided by $63,628 (in thousands) of unrealized gains on equity securities.
Net underwriting income for the first six months was $117,696 (in thousands) on an 85.8 combined ratio, compared with $132,776 and 83.4 in 2025, as a greater casualty mix and workforce investments raised the expense ratio. Results included $26 million of catastrophe losses in both periods and $75 million of favorable prior-year reserve development. Total assets were $6,413,005 (in thousands) and shareholders’ equity $1,752,115 (in thousands) at June 30, 2026. RLI also issued $300 million of 5.375 percent senior notes due 2036 and repaid short-term borrowings, ending with $297 million of long-term debt.