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RLI Corp. declares $2.00 special cash dividend

RLI Corp. has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of common stock, totaling approximately $184 million, and a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025. This announcement reflects the strength of RLI's balance sheet and its ongoing commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value.

RLI Corp. President & CEO Craig W. Kliethermes stated, "Including today’s announced dividends, we have returned more than $1.6 billion to shareholders over the past decade. This is a testament to our disciplined execution, prudent capital management and confidence in our strategic direction."

The company has paid and increased regular dividends for 50 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 29 consecutive years. This underscores RLI's consistency in rewarding shareholders and maintaining strong underwriting performance.

These dividends demonstrate RLI's commitment to providing value to its shareholders and its confidence in its strategic direction. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 1.72%, and are now trading at a price of $63.23. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.

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