RLI Corp (NYSE: RLI) keeps $0.16 quarterly dividend unchanged

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RLI Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter regular cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

The indicated annual dividend is $0.64 per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.05% based on a closing share price of $60.77. RLI has increased dividends for 50 consecutive years and has delivered underwriting profits for 30 consecutive years, highlighting a long record of consistent performance and shareholder returns.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

RLI Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	​	001-09463	​	37-0889946
(State or other jurisdiction	​	(Commission	​	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	​	File Number)	​	Identification No.)

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9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL	​	61615
(Address of principal executive offices)	​	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (309) 692-1000

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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Title of each class	​ ​ ​	Trading Symbol	​ ​ ​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 par value	​	RLI	​	New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

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On February 18, 2026, RLI Corp. (“RLI”) announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.16 per share.  The dividends is payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of records as of March 2, 2026.

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Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI announcing the dividend.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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Exhibit No.	​ ​ ​	Description
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99.1	​	Press Release dated February 18, 2026.
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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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.

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​	RLI CORP.
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Date: February 18, 2026	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fick
​	​	Jeffrey D. Fick
​		Chief Legal Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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RLI declares regular dividend
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PEORIA, ILLINOIS, February 18, 2026 -- RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter regular cash dividend of $0.16 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

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RLI has increased dividends in each of the last 50 years. The company’s dividend yield would be 1.05% based on the $0.64 indicated annual dividend and yesterday’s closing stock price of $60.77.

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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. RLI has paid and increased regular dividends for 50 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 30 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT
Aaron Diefenthaler
Chief Financial Officer
309-693-5846
Aaron.Diefenthaler@rlicorp.com

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FAQ

What dividend did RLI (RLI) declare in this 8-K filing?

RLI declared a first quarter regular cash dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock. This amount is unchanged from the prior quarter and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning cash to shareholders through consistent quarterly payouts.

When is RLI’s $0.16 dividend payable and what is the record date?

The $0.16 per share dividend is payable on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. Investors must own the stock before the record date to be entitled to receive this quarterly cash dividend.

What is RLI’s indicated annual dividend and current dividend yield?

RLI’s indicated annual dividend is $0.64 per share, based on the $0.16 quarterly rate. Using a closing stock price of $60.77, the company calculates a 1.05% dividend yield, giving investors a sense of the cash return relative to the share price.

How long has RLI (RLI) been increasing its dividend?

RLI has increased its regular dividends for 50 consecutive years. This exceptionally long track record of annual dividend raises signals a sustained focus on shareholder distributions and reflects management’s confidence in the company’s long-term earnings and cash-generating ability.

What type of business is RLI Corp. and what markets does it serve?

RLI Corp. is a specialty insurer focused on niche property, casualty and surety markets. It serves commercial and personal lines customers nationwide through subsidiaries including RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, all rated A+ “Superior.”

How strong is RLI’s underwriting and financial performance history?

RLI reports 30 consecutive years of underwriting profits, meaning its insurance operations have consistently earned more in premiums than they paid in claims and expenses. Combined with 50 years of dividend increases, this underscores a long-standing record of disciplined underwriting and financial stability.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 7.6 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.6 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 14.9 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 9.7 KB