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RLI Corp.
RLI Corp. is a Peoria, Illinois-based company with investment focus areas in Trucking, Public Transportation, E&S Auto, Commercial Specialty Auto, and Moving &...
RLI Corp.
RLI Corp. is a Peoria, Illinois-based company with investment focus areas in Trucking, Public Transportation, E&S Auto, Commercial Specialty Auto, and Moving & Storage.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
1965
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Peoria
Corporate office
9025 N Lindbergh Dr, Peoria, IL 61615, United States
Principals
Gerald D. Stephens
Founder
Craig W. Kliethermes
President and CEO
Aaron P. Diefenthaler
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, and Treasurer
Jennifer L. Klobnak
Chief Operating Officer
David B. Duclos
Independent Chairman of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does RLI Corp. structure its investment portfolio?
RLI anchors its investment portfolio in high-grade fixed-income securities—munis, corporates, and treasuries—with a smaller allocation to equities. This conservative posture ensures sufficient liquidity to meet underwriting obligations, given the firm's focus on niche property and casualty lines where claims can be lumpy and unpredictable.
What distinguishes RLI Corp.'s underwriting focus?
RLI specializes in niche property and casualty risks—admitted and excess-and-surplus lines that standard carriers often decline. Its book includes railroad liability, earthquake coverage for wineries, professional liability, and marine risks, generating premium income that funds the investment portfolio.
Where does the name 'RLI' come from?
RLI originally stood for Replacement Lens, Inc., reflecting the company's 1965 founding as a contact lens insurance provider. Gerald Stephens pivoted the business into broader specialty insurance, and the acronym now functions as the standalone corporate name.
How long has RLI Corp. been publicly traded?
RLI has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1971 under the ticker RLI. It has paid a dividend to shareholders every year since its listing, representing over five decades of uninterrupted payouts—a track record rare among specialty insurers.
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