RLI Corp appoints James Bradshaw to board
RLI Corp. appointed James H. Bradshaw to its Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2026.
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RLI Corp. appointed James H. Bradshaw to its Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2026. The Board determined he qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange rules and named him to the Audit and Finance & Risk Committees. His current term runs until the next shareholders’ meeting in May 2027, when he will stand for election.
Bradshaw is Chairman of Gallagher Re North America and previously served for more than a decade as its Chief Executive Officer and that of its predecessor, following leadership and underwriting roles at Guy Carpenter and Chubb. As a non-employee director he will receive compensation under RLI’s standard non-employee director program. RLI states there are no appointment arrangements with other persons and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The company is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets through subsidiaries rated A++ Superior by AM Best.
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UNITED STATES
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(d) On July 15, 2026, the RLI Corp. (“RLI”) Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed James H. Bradshaw as member of the Board, effective July 15, 2026. The Board has determined that Mr. Bradshaw is an independent director under applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange. The Board appointed Mr. Bradshaw as a member of the Audit and Finance & Risk Committees of the Board. Mr. Bradshaw will stand for election at RLI’s next annual shareholders’ meeting.
As non-employee member of the Board, Mr. Bradshaw will receive compensation pursuant to RLI’s standard arrangements for non-employee directors.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Bradshaw and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. Furthermore, there are no transactions between Mr. Bradshaw and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI relating to the appointment of Mr. Bradshaw as director.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated July 15, 2026. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RLI CORP. | ||
Date: July 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey D. Fick |
Jeffrey D. Fick | ||
Chief Legal Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
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JIM BRADSHAW APPOINTED TO RLI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PEORIA, ILLINOIS, July 15, 2026 – RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) announced today that James H. Bradshaw has been appointed to its Board of Directors. His appointment is effective July 15, 2026, and expires at RLI’s next shareholders’ meeting in May 2027, at which time he will stand for re-election.
Bradshaw is Chairman of Gallagher Re North America, a role he assumed in 2024 after more than a decade serving as Chief Executive Officer at Gallagher Re North America and its predecessor, Willis Re North America. Prior to joining Willis Re North America, Bradshaw held leadership and underwriting positions with Guy Carpenter and Chubb. He has more than 40 years of experience in insurance industry leadership, strategy and market development.
“We are pleased to welcome Jim to our Board of Directors,” said RLI Corp. Board Chairman Dave Duclos. “His extensive industry experience, strategic perspective and deep understanding of RLI’s business model will bring valuable insight to our Board and help guide RLI’s profitable growth and continued long-term success.”
ABOUT RLI
RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company provides deep underwriting expertise and superior service to commercial and personal lines customers nationwide. RLI’s products are offered through its insurance subsidiaries RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. All of RLI’s subsidiaries are rated A++ “Superior” by AM Best Company. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Lisa Gates
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
309-692-1000 x5438
Lisa.Gates@rlicorp.com
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