RLI Corp.'s SEC filings document a specialty property and casualty insurance holding company with common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Current reports furnish quarterly and annual earnings releases, analyst-call transcripts under Regulation FD, dividend declarations and material events for the company and its insurance operations.
RLI's filings also cover governance and executive compensation through proxy statements, capital-structure matters such as its senior notes due 2036, and registered security details for its common stock. These disclosures frame the company's Casualty, Property and Surety operations, investment income, underwriting performance, board matters and shareholder voting items.
RLI Corp's chief executive officer, Craig W. Kliethermes, received a new stock option award. On 02/02/2026, he was granted options to buy 15,000 shares of RLI common stock at an exercise price of $58.74 per share. The options were received at a price of $0 to him.
The options vest over time under a scheduled plan. Beginning one year after the grant date, 20% of the total options become exercisable each year, so the award vests in equal 20% increments over five years. The options are directly owned and are scheduled to expire on 02/03/2034.
RLI Corp. filed a current report to share information from an analyst conference call held on January 22, 2026, covering its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. The company has attached the full transcript of this call as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and incorporated it by reference. RLI explains that providing the transcript is not meant to indicate that Regulation FD requires it or that the transcript contains investor information that is not already publicly available, and it states that it does not undertake any obligation to update the information in the future.
RLI Corp's chief executive officer, Craig W. Kliethermes, increased his direct ownership of the company’s common stock through a dividend reinvestment on January 23, 2026. The transaction involved the purchase of 5,000 shares of RLI common stock at a price of $57.45 per share, coded as an open-market or dividend-related purchase. Following this transaction, Kliethermes directly beneficially owns 143,990 shares of RLI common stock. A footnote explains that the reported ownership reflects dividend reinvestment, meaning cash dividends were automatically used to acquire additional shares rather than being taken in cash.
RLI Corp's chief operating officer Jennifer L. Klobnak reported a purchase of 2,000 shares of RLI common stock. The transaction took place on January 23, 2026 at a price of $57.99 per share, according to the Form 4 filing. Following this purchase, she beneficially owned 100,318 shares of RLI common stock in direct ownership. A footnote explains that the reported balance reflects dividend reinvestment, indicating that part of the position has grown through automatic reinvestment of dividends over time.
RLI Corp. filed a current report stating that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company reported that these results were announced on January 21, 2026 and are detailed in a press release.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and is incorporated by reference, but is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act. No specific revenue, earnings, or balance sheet figures are included in this report itself.
RLI Corp (RLI) insider Aaron P. Diefenthaler, Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer, reported option-related stock transactions. On 11/25/2025, he exercised 18,000 stock options for RLI common stock at an exercise price of $28.07 per share (transaction code M), increasing his common stock holdings. On the same date, he disposed of 12,376 shares at a price of $63.94 per share (transaction code F), typically indicating shares withheld or sold to cover taxes. After these transactions, he directly owned 71,762.5698 shares of RLI common stock, and the reported stock option position from this grant was reduced to 0 derivative securities.
The filing notes that share and option figures were adjusted for a 2-for-1 stock split on 01/15/2025 and that the option grant price was previously adjusted for a $7.00 extraordinary dividend declared 11/10/2022.
RLI CORP reported an insider equity transaction by its Vice President and Controller. On 11/25/2025, the officer acquired 11,000 shares of common stock at $28.07 per share in connection with a stock option transaction coded “M.” On the same date, 7,563 shares of common stock were disposed of in a transaction coded “F” at $63.94 per share. After these transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 29,998.2874 shares of RLI common stock and held 3,000 stock options with an exercise price of $28.07. The option terms reflect adjustments for a 2-for-1 stock split effective 01/15/25 and a $7.00 extraordinary dividend declared 11-10-2022, and vest in 20% annual increments starting one year from the 05/03/2019 grant date.
RLI Corp. announced a planned CFO transition. Todd W. Bryant will retire in 2026 and step down as Chief Financial Officer on December 31, 2025. He will serve in an advisory role starting January 1, 2026, continue his current salary until retirement, receive retirement vesting on equity per award terms, and forgo 2026 annual and long‑term incentives; he may use company fractional aircraft up to 10 hours.
Aaron P. Diefenthaler was appointed CFO effective January 1, 2026, with a $400,000 base salary, up to 15 aircraft hours in 2026, and participation in the MVP Program with a preliminary award equal to 1% of Market Value Potential. For 2026, he will receive the greater of his MVP bonus or amounts under the MIP and UPP.
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.
RLI Corp reported an insider equity award. Chief Operating Officer Jennifer L. Klobnak acquired a stock option covering 8,125 shares at an exercise price of $58.66 per share on 11/03/2025. The option vests in 20% increments annually, beginning one year from the grant date, and expires on 11/03/2033. The filing shows the option was acquired at a price of $0 and is held directly.