RLI Corp declares $0.16 quarterly dividend
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.
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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
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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
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.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI announcing the dividend.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated February 18, 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: February 18, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey D. Fick |
Jeffrey D. Fick | ||
Chief Legal Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
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RLI declares regular dividend
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.
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.
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.
MEDIA CONTACT
Aaron Diefenthaler
Chief Financial Officer
309-693-5846
Aaron.Diefenthaler@rlicorp.com
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