About RLI

RLI is a specialty insurance company serving “niche” or underserved markets. Our proven, superior underwriting model creates flexibility to write unique coverages in a wide array of diverse industries.

At RLI, our talent distinguishes us and that makes us different. We hire smart people, including the best underwriters in the business, and then give them the resources and freedom to drive growth and benefit from that growth.

RLI Insurance Company, our flagship insurance subsidiary; Mt. Hawley Insurance Company, our multi-line excess and surplus lines subsidiary; and RLI Indemnity Company, admitted in most states; are all rated “A+” by A.M. Best Company.

The RLI business model places a priority on underwriting profit. RLI has created an underwriting profit in 30 of the last 34 years, including the last 15.

Our shareholders have profited from our success. We have paid and increased dividends for 35 straight years.

As each RLI employee owns a piece of the business, we cooperate to achieve the growth, expansion and diversification necessary to write the next proud chapter of RLI history.

RLI Financial Strength

  • Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, a leading rater of insurance company financial stability.
  • Rated A+ by Standard & Poor’s, a leading provider of independent credit ratings.
  • Gross premiums written* – $636,316
  • Net earnings* – $127,432
  • Total assets* – $2,514,592
  • GAAP combined ratio* – 80.7
    • *In thousands, from year-end 2010 financial reports.

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RLI History Highlights

  • 1961 – Founded contact lens insurance agency, Replacement Lens Inc.
  • 1965 – Private holding company formed (later to become RLI Corp.).
  • 1977 – Began writing specialty commercial property and casualty coverages.
  • 1987 – RLI common stock begins trading on NYSE.
  • 2000 – Named to Standard & Poor’s Small Cap 600 Index.
  • 2010 – Listed on Ward’s 50, a ranking of top-performing insurance companies, for 20th consecutive year.