RLI declares $2.00 special and $0.16 quarterly dividend

RLI Corp. announced its Board approved a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock.

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RLI Corp. announced its Board approved a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock. Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025. The company also furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

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RLI declared a $2.00 special plus $0.16 regular dividend.

RLI Corp. will distribute two cash dividends: a one-time special dividend of $2.00 per share and its regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share. The Board’s approval sets the record date at November 28, 2025 and payment on December 19, 2025.

This action returns cash directly to shareholders. The filing lists the amounts and timing; it does not discuss rationale, capital position, or future payout cadence beyond this regular dividend declaration.

Key mechanics to note are the record date and payment date, which determine eligibility and timing for holders. Further details, if any, are referenced in Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

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What dividends did RLI (RLI) declare?

RLI approved a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share on its common stock.

When will RLI pay the declared dividends?

Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025.

What is the record date for RLI’s dividends?

Shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025 are eligible to receive both dividends.

Is there a press release with more details?

Yes. The press release announcing the dividends is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which exchange lists RLI’s common stock?

RLI’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RLI.

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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): November 13, 2025

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 November 13, 2025, RLI Corp. (“RLI”) announced that its Board of Directors approved a special cash dividend on its common stock of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.16 per share.  Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of records as of November 28, 2025.

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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 November 13, 2025.
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: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fick
​	​	Jeffrey D. Fick
​		Chief Legal Officer

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