Common Stock $0.01 par value
- Symbol
- RLI
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Current Report · Items 5.02, 9.01 · 8-K
RLI Corp.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (d) On July 15, 2026, the RLI Corp. (“RLI”) Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed James H. Bradshaw as member of the Board, effective July 15, 2026. The Board has determined that Mr.…
Press release in this filing
JIM BRADSHAW APPOINTED TO RLI BOARD OF DIRECTORS →Company context
RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company provides deep underwriting expertise and superior service to commercial and personal lines customers nationwide. RLI’s products are offered through its insurance subsidiaries - RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. All of RLI’s insurance subsidiaries are rated A++ (Superior) by AM Best Company. RLI has paid and increased regular dividends for 51 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 30 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.
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RLI Corp. · 8-K · Filed 2026-07-15
Disclosure sections
Item 5.02Item 5.02 - Departure/Election of Directors
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(d) On July 15, 2026, the RLI Corp. (“RLI”) Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed James H. Bradshaw as member of the Board, effective July 15, 2026. The Board has determined that Mr. Bradshaw is an independent director under applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange. The Board appointed Mr. Bradshaw as a member of the Audit and Finance & Risk Committees of the Board. Mr. Bradshaw will stand for election at RLI’s next annual shareholders’ meeting.
As non-employee member of the Board, Mr. Bradshaw will receive compensation pursuant to RLI’s standard arrangements for non-employee directors.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Bradshaw and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director. Furthermore, there are no transactions between Mr. Bradshaw and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI relating to the appointment of Mr. Bradshaw as director.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated July 15, 2026.
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EX-99.1 2 rli-20260715xex99d1.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 JIM BRADSHAW APPOINTED TO RLI BOARD OF DIRECTORS PEORIA, ILLINOIS, July 15, 2026 - RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) announced today that James H. Bradshaw has been appointed to its Board of Directors. His appointment is effective July 15, 2026, and expires at RLI’s next shareholders’ meeting in May 2027, at which time he will stand for re-election. Bradshaw is Chairman of Gallagher Re North America, a role he assumed in 2024 after more than a decade serving as Chief Executive Officer at Gallagher Re North America and its predecessor, Willis Re North America. Prior to joining Willis Re North America, Bradshaw held leadership and underwriting positions with Guy Carpenter and Chubb. He has more than 40 years of experience in insurance industry leadership, strategy and market development. “We are pleased to welcome Jim to our Board of Directors,” said RLI Corp. Board Chairman Dave Duclos. “His extensive industry experience, strategic perspective and deep understanding of RLI’s business model will bring valuable insight to our Board and help guide RLI’s profitable growth and continued long-term success.” ABOUT RLI RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI…
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