RLI director awarded 2,506 RSUs, exercises 1,681

RLI Corp director Paul Bennett reported routine equity compensation and related transactions.

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RLI Corp director Paul Bennett reported routine equity compensation and related transactions. He received a grant of 2,506 restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of the RLI Corp 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or one year after the grant date.

Bennett also exercised 1,681 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares and now holds 9,096.229 common shares indirectly through a Directors' Trust, with ownership reflecting dividend reinvestment. Following these moves, he holds 2,506 restricted stock units directly and no remaining units from the exercised grant.

Insider Trade Summary

1,681 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider MEDINI PAUL BENNETT

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	2,506	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit	1,681	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	1,681	$0.00	$0.00
Other	Common Stock	68	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 2,506 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 9,096.229 shares (Indirect, Directors' Trust)

Footnotes (5)

F1. Shares acquired on the vesting of restricted stock units.
F2. Shares acquired on the vesting of accrued special and regular dividend equivalents on restricted stock units.
F3. Ownership reflects dividend reinvestment.
F4. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of (1) the date of the RLI Corp. 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or (2) one year after the date of grant.
F5. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of (1) the date of the RLI Corp. 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or (2) one year after the date of grant.

Key Figures

RSU grant: 2,506 units RSU exercise: 1,681 units Indirect common shares: 9,096.229 shares +2 more

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RSU grant 2,506 units Restricted stock units granted to director Paul Bennett

RSU exercise 1,681 units Restricted stock units converted into common stock

Indirect common shares 9,096.229 shares Common stock held indirectly via Directors' Trust after transactions

Additional trust shares 68 shares Other acquisition or disposition reflecting dividend reinvestment

RSUs remaining from new grant 2,506 units Restricted stock units held directly after reported transactions

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, Directors' Trust, dividend reinvestment, derivative exercise

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"He received a grant of 2,506 restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

Directors' Trust financial

"now holds 9,096.229 common shares indirectly through a Directors' Trust"

dividend reinvestment financial

"with ownership reflecting 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.

derivative exercise financial

"also exercised 1,681 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares"

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What insider transactions did RLI (RLI) director Paul Bennett report?

Paul Bennett reported a grant of 2,506 restricted stock units and the exercise of 1,681 restricted stock units into common shares. He also recorded 68 additional common shares through ownership changes reflecting dividend reinvestment in a Directors' Trust.

How many RLI (RLI) restricted stock units did Paul Bennett receive?

Paul Bennett received 2,506 restricted stock units. These units are a form of equity compensation that convert into common stock if vesting conditions are met, aligning his interests with shareholders over the specified vesting period.

When will Paul Bennett’s new RLI restricted stock units vest?

The 2,506 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of the RLI Corp 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or one year after the grant date, creating a clear time-based vesting schedule for this equity award.

How many RLI common shares does Paul Bennett hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Paul Bennett holds 9,096.229 RLI common shares indirectly through a Directors' Trust. This figure reflects dividend reinvestment and the exercise of 1,681 restricted stock units into common shares held in that trust.

Did Paul Bennett sell any RLI (RLI) shares in this Form 4 filing?

The filing does not show any open-market sales. It reports a grant of restricted stock units, an exercise of 1,681 restricted stock units into common shares, and ownership changes in a Directors' Trust related to dividend reinvestment and restructuring.

What does the Directors' Trust mean in Paul Bennett’s RLI holdings?

The Directors' Trust holds 9,096.229 RLI common shares for Paul Bennett indirectly. Footnotes state that ownership reflects dividend reinvestment, and one transaction coded “J” records 68 shares tied to other acquisition or disposition within this trust structure.

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

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^*

MEDINI PAUL BENNETT

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/13/2026

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	05/13/2026		M⁽¹⁾		1,681	A	$0	9,028.229	I	Directors' Trust
Common Stock	05/13/2026		J⁽²⁾		68	A	$0	9,096.229⁽³⁾	I	Directors' Trust

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)
Restricted Stock Unit	⁽¹⁾	05/13/2026		M⁽¹⁾			1,681	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	1,681	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Unit	⁽¹⁾	05/14/2026		A		2,506		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Common Stock	2,506	$0	2,506	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares acquired on the vesting of restricted stock units.

2. Shares acquired on the vesting of accrued special and regular dividend equivalents on restricted stock units.

3. Ownership reflects dividend reinvestment.

4. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of (1) the date of the RLI Corp. 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or (2) one year after the date of grant.

5. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 100% on the earlier of (1) the date of the RLI Corp. 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting or (2) one year after the date of grant.

	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fick, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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