RLI Corp VP and controller retires Sept. 2026

A former vice president and controller of RLI CORP retired on September 8, 2026 and is no longer subject to Section 16 insider reporting.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RLI CORP (RLI) filed an ownership report noting that Seth Anthony Davis, who served as Vice President and Controller, retired effective September 8, 2026.

Following this retirement, he is no longer subject to Section 16 reporting requirements for transactions in RLI CORP equity securities and will not file future Forms 4 or 5.

Key Figures

Retirement effective date: September 8, 2026

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Retirement effective date September 8, 2026 Effective date of Seth Anthony Davis’s retirement as Vice President, Controller

Key Terms

Section 16, Form 4, equity securities

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Section 16 regulatory

"no longer subject to Section 16 in connection with his transactions"

Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.

Form 4 regulatory

"will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5"

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.

equity securities financial

"his transactions in the equity securities of RLI Corp."

Equity securities are financial instruments that represent ownership shares in a company, like owning a slice of a pie that gives you a claim on its assets and future profits. They matter to investors because ownership can provide returns through price appreciation and occasional profit distributions, and may include voting power to influence company decisions, so their value reflects the firm’s performance and investor expectations.

FAQ

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What change does this Form 4 report for RLI (RLI)?

It reports that Seth Anthony Davis, Vice President and Controller of RLI CORP, retired effective September 8, 2026. As a result, he is no longer subject to Section 16 requirements for RLI CORP equity securities and will not file further Forms 4 or 5.

Were any RLI (RLI) shares bought or sold in this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 lists no reported transactions in RLI CORP equity securities. The disclosure is limited to Mr. Davis’s retirement and the resulting end of his Section 16 reporting obligations.

What is the effective date of the officer’s retirement at RLI (RLI)?

The effective date of the retirement is September 8, 2026. After that date, Seth Anthony Davis is no longer required to report his transactions in RLI CORP equity securities under Section 16.

Will Seth Anthony Davis continue filing Forms 4 or 5 for RLI (RLI)?

No. The filing states that, due to his retirement as of September 8, 2026, he is no longer subject to Section 16 for RLI CORP equity securities and therefore will no longer report transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

Does this RLI (RLI) Form 4 involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The document-level indicator shows the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and there are no transactions reported that would be associated with a trading plan.

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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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X

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^*

Davis Seth Anthony

(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)
	VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

The reporting person retired as VP, Controller effective September 8, 2026. As a result, the reporting person is no longer subject to Section 16 in connection with his transactions in the equity securities of RLI Corp. and therefore will no longer report any such transactions on Form 4 or Form 5.

	/s/ Seth A. Davis	09/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)