What are Craig Kliethermes’ total RLI (RLI) share holdings after this trade?

After the 2,000-share purchase, Craig W. Kliethermes directly holds 150,990 RLI common shares. This total reflects dividend reinvestment adjustments noted in the Form 4 footnotes, providing an updated view of his direct ownership stake.

RLI CEO buys 2,000 shares in open market

RLI Corp Chief Executive Officer Craig W. Kliethermes reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of RLI common stock at $52.00 per share.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/28/2026 - 04:15 PM EDT

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RLI Corp Chief Executive Officer Craig W. Kliethermes reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 shares of RLI common stock at $52.00 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 150,990 common shares. Footnotes note prior stock option adjustments for a 2-for-1 stock split and that ownership reflects dividend reinvestment.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 2,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Kliethermes Craig W

Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bought 2,000 shs ($104K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	2,000	$52.00	$104K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 150,990 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. Stock option grant price and number of stock options adjusted to reflect 2-for-1 stock split on 01/15/25.
F2. Ownership reflects dividend reinvestment.

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 2,000 shares Purchase price: $52.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 150,990 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 2,000 shares Open-market purchase of common stock

Purchase price $52.00 per share Price paid for RLI common stock

Post-transaction holdings 150,990 shares Direct ownership after purchase

Approximate trade value $104,000 2,000 shares at $52.00 per share

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Form 4, 2-for-1 stock split, dividend reinvestment

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open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase" for 2,000 common shares at $52.0000"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) describing the CEO’s share purchase"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

2-for-1 stock split financial

"Stock option grant price and number of stock options adjusted to reflect 2-for-1 stock split on 01/15/25."

dividend reinvestment financial

"Ownership reflects dividend reinvestment."

Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.

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What did RLI (RLI) CEO Craig Kliethermes do in this Form 4 filing?

RLI CEO Craig W. Kliethermes reported buying 2,000 common shares in an open-market transaction at $52.00 per share. This increased his direct holdings to 150,990 shares, according to the Form 4 insider trading disclosure.

How many RLI (RLI) shares did the CEO buy and at what price?

Craig W. Kliethermes purchased 2,000 RLI common shares at $52.00 per share. The transaction was categorized as an open-market purchase, reflecting a total trade value of about $104,000 based on the reported price.

What type of transaction is reported in this RLI (RLI) Form 4?

The filing reports a non-derivative, open-market purchase of common stock. The transaction code is “P,” indicating a purchase in the open market or a private transaction under SEC reporting rules for insiders.

Do the RLI (RLI) Form 4 footnotes mention any stock split or adjustments?

Yes. One footnote states that stock option grant prices and option counts were adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split on 01/15/25. Another explains that the reported ownership figure reflects dividend reinvestment activity over time.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Kliethermes Craig W

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

9025 N. LINDBERGH DRIVE

(Street)

PEORIA

ILLINOIS

61615

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RLI CORP [ RLI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/27/2026		P		2,000	A	$52	150,990⁽¹⁾	D⁽²⁾

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Stock option grant price and number of stock options adjusted to reflect 2-for-1 stock split on 01/15/25.

2. Ownership reflects dividend reinvestment.

	/s/ Craig W. Kliethermes	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR