RLI Corp (NYSE: RLI) maintains $0.18 dividend and notes 51-year growth streak
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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.
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- 51 consecutive years of dividend increases and 30 consecutive years of underwriting profits indicate a long record of consistent profitability and shareholder returns.
- All insurance subsidiaries carry an A++ “Superior” rating from AM Best, reflecting very strong financial strength according to that rating agency.
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- None.
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 13, 2026, RLI Corp. (“RLI”) announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 31, 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 August 13, 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: August 13, 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, August 13, 2026 -- RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter regular cash dividend of $0.18 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.
RLI has increased dividends in each of the last 51 years. The company’s dividend yield would be 1.14% based on the $0.72 indicated annual dividend and yesterday’s closing stock price of $62.93.
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 51 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
investors@rlicorp.com
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