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Rli Corp (RLI)

8-K 2022-07-20 For: 2022-07-20
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 20, 2022

RLI Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-09463 37-0889946
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL 61615
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (309) 692-1000

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $0.01 par value RLI New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 20, 2022, RLI Corp. announced its results of operations for the second quarter of 2022. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by RLI Corp.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated July 20, 2022<br><br><br>This Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

RLI CORP.
Date: July 20, 2022 By: /s/ Todd W. Bryant
Todd W. Bryant
Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT 99.1

RLI REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

PEORIA, ILLINOIS, July 20, 2022 – RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. reported second quarter 2022 net loss of $2.2 million (-$0.05 per share), compared to net earnings of $81.8 million ($1.79 per share) for the second quarter of 2021. Operating earnings^(1)^ for the second quarter of 2022 were $67.4 million ($1.49 per share), compared to $49.9 million ($1.09 per share) for the same period in 2021.

Second Quarter Year to Date
Earnings Per Diluted Share 2022 2021 2022 2021
Net earnings (loss) $ (0.05 ) $ 1.79 $ 1.00 $ 3.39
Operating earnings ^(1)^ $ 1.49 $ 1.09 $ 2.91 $ 1.96
(1) See discussion below: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.
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Highlights for the quarter included:

Underwriting income^(1)^ of $56.0 million on a combined ratio^(1)^ of 80.2.
17% increase in gross premiums written.
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11% increase in net investment income.
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Favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves, resulting in a $20.9 million net increase in underwriting income.
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Book value per share of $23.02, a decrease of 13% (inclusive of dividends) from year-end 2021.
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“We are pleased with our positive mid-year operating results, as top line premium and underwriting profitability remained strong in the second quarter,” said RLI Corp. President & CEO Craig Kliethermes. “All of our underwriting segments positively contributed to the 17 percent growth in gross premium and 80 combined ratio that we achieved in the quarter. Market conditions continue to offer opportunities for our talented underwriters within their given niche markets. Despite the decline in book value due to the impact from the investment portfolio, we continue to generate capital through operating earnings, which were $1.49 per share. Our strong operating performance is a testament to the dedication of our employee owners and their commitment to our customers.”

Underwriting Income

RLI achieved $56.0 million of underwriting income in the second quarter of 2022 on an 80.2 combined ratio, compared to $36.6 million on an 84.8 combined ratio in 2021.

Results for the second quarter of both years include favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves, which resulted in a $20.9 million and $27.5 million net increase to underwriting income for 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The following table highlights underwriting income and combined ratios by segment.

Underwriting Income^(1)^ Combined Ratio^(1)^
(in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Casualty $ 21.5 $ 26.4 Casualty 87.9 83.1
Property 26.1 8.9 Property 65.0 84.1
Surety 8.4 1.3 Surety 72.9 95.6
Total $ 56.0 $ 36.6 Total 80.2 84.8
(1) See discussion below: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.
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Other Income

Net investment income for the quarter increased 10.9% to $18.5 million, compared to the same period in 2021. The investment portfolio’s total return was -6.1% for the quarter and -10.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

RLI’s comprehensive loss was $99.8 million for the quarter (-$2.20 per share), compared to $97.0 million ($2.12 per share) of comprehensive earnings for the same quarter in 2021. In addition to net earnings, comprehensive loss included after-tax unrealized losses from the fixed income portfolio, due to rising interest rates.

Equity in earnings of Maui Jim, Inc. (Maui Jim), a producer of premium sunglasses, was $8.5 million for the quarter. Equity in earnings of Prime Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. (Prime), a specialty insurance company, was $3.6 million. Comparatively, for the second quarter of 2021, equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees from Maui Jim and Prime was $10.6 million and $3.6 million, respectively.

Dividends Paid in Second Quarter of 2022

On June 21, 2022, the company paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, a $0.01 increase over the prior quarter. RLI’s cumulative dividends total more than $510 million paid over the last five years.

Non-GAAP and Performance Measures

Management has included certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures in presenting the company’s results. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures further explain the company’s results of operations and allow for a more complete understanding of the underlying trends in the company’s business. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, our definitions of these items may not be comparable to the definitions used by other companies.

Operating earnings and earnings per share (EPS) from operations consist of our GAAP net earnings adjusted by the net realized gains/(losses), net unrealized gains/(losses) on equity securities and taxes related thereto. Net earnings and net earnings per share are the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to operating earnings and EPS from operations. A reconciliation of the operating earnings and EPS from operations to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the 2022 financial highlights below.

Underwriting income or profit represents the pretax profitability of our insurance operations and is derived by subtracting loss and settlement expenses, policy acquisition costs and insurance operating expenses from net premium earned, which are all GAAP financial measures. The combined ratio, which is derived from components of underwriting income, is a performance measure commonly used by property and casualty insurance companies and is calculated as the sum of loss and settlement expenses, policy acquisition costs and insurance operating expenses, divided by net premiums earned, which are all GAAP measures.

Other News

On July 11, 2022, RLI was named as one of the insurance industry’s top performing companies by Ward benchmarking, a business unit of Aon, for the 32^nd^ consecutive year. RLI is one of only two property-casualty insurers to be recognized as a Ward’s 50^®^ Top P&C Performer every year since the list’s inception in 1991.

As previously announced, RLI has agreed to sell its minority interest in Maui Jim, Inc. RLI’s net after-tax proceeds from the sale will be approximately $500 million, with the final proceeds to be determined at closing, based on adjustments to the purchase price for working capital and other items. The sale is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

At 10 a.m. central daylight time (CDT) tomorrow, July 21, 2022, RLI management will hold a conference call to discuss quarterly results with insurance industry analysts. Interested parties may listen to the discussion at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/945644532.

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Except for historical information, this news release may include forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) including, without limitation, statements reflecting our current expectations about the future performance of our company or our business segments or about future market conditions. These statements are subject to certain risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Various risk factors that could affect future results are listed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2021.

About RLI

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 47 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 26 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.

Media Contact

Aaron Diefenthaler

Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer

309-693-5846

Aaron.Diefenthaler@rlicorp.com

Supplemental disclosure regarding the earnings impact of specific items:

Reserve Development and Catastrophe Losses,<br><br><br>Net of Reinsurance
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Favorable development in casualty prior years' reserves $ 17.3 $ 29.2 $ 44.9 $ 57.5
Favorable development in property prior years' reserves $ 3.9 $ 3.8 $ 17.3 $ 9.9
Favorable (unfavorable) development in surety prior years' reserves $ 3.0 $ (2.7 ) $ 7.5 $ 0.1
Net incurred losses related to:
2022 storms $ (3.0 ) $ - $ (5.0 ) $ -
2021 and prior events $ - $ (5.9 ) $ - $ (21.9 )
Operating Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Operating Earnings Per Share^(1)^ $ 1.49 $ 1.09 $ 2.91 $ 1.96
Specific items included in operating earnings per share:^(2) (3)^
Net favorable development in casualty prior years' reserves $ 0.26 $ 0.46 $ 0.67 $ 0.88
Net favorable development in property prior years' reserves $ 0.06 $ 0.05 $ 0.27 $ 0.13
Net favorable (unfavorable) development in surety prior years' reserves $ 0.05 $ (0.06 ) $ 0.11 $ (0.02 )
Net incurred losses related to:
2022 storms $ (0.05 ) $ - $ (0.08 ) $ -
2021 and prior events $ - $ (0.09 ) $ - $ (0.32 )
(1) See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.
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(2) Includes incentive and profit sharing-related impacts which affected policy acquisition, insurance operating and general corporate expenses.
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(3) Reserve development reflects changes from previously estimated losses.
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RLI CORP

2022 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
SUMMARIZED INCOME STATEMENT DATA: 2022 2021 % Change 2022 2021 % Change
Net premiums earned $ 282,810 $ 241,000 17.3 % $ 551,962 $ 469,595 17.5 %
Net investment income 18,472 16,661 10.9 % 36,355 33,085 9.9 %
Net realized gains 12,804 36,463 (64.9 ) % 18,392 50,613 (63.7 ) %
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities (100,994 ) 3,956 NM (128,804 ) 32,118 NM
Consolidated revenue $ 213,092 $ 298,080 (28.5 ) % $ 477,905 $ 585,411 (18.4 ) %
Loss and settlement expenses 117,914 107,026 10.2 % 223,438 211,918 5.4 %
Policy acquisition costs 89,615 77,235 16.0 % 174,902 152,225 14.9 %
Insurance operating expenses 19,325 20,148 (4.1 ) % 38,188 38,944 (1.9 ) %
Interest expense on debt 2,011 1,904 5.6 % 4,021 3,805 5.7 %
General corporate expenses 2,435 3,686 (33.9 ) % 5,798 7,028 (17.5 ) %
Total expenses $ 231,300 $ 209,999 10.1 % $ 446,347 $ 413,920 7.8 %
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees 11,654 13,940 (16.4 ) % 20,413 20,364 0.2 %
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ (6,554 ) $ 102,021 NM $ 51,971 $ 191,855 (72.9 ) %
Income tax expense (benefit) (4,315 ) 20,206 NM 6,287 37,028 (83.0 ) %
Net earnings (loss) $ (2,239 ) $ 81,815 NM $ 45,684 $ 154,827 (70.5 ) %
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax (97,563 ) 15,177 NM (213,144 ) (29,570 ) NM
Comprehensive earnings (loss) $ (99,802 ) $ 96,992 NM $ (167,460 ) $ 125,257 NM
Operating earnings^(1)^:
Net earnings (loss) $ (2,239 ) $ 81,815 NM $ 45,684 $ 154,827 (70.5 ) %
Less:
Realized gains (12,804 ) (36,463 ) (64.9 ) % (18,392 ) (50,613 ) (63.7 ) %
Income tax on realized gains 2,689 7,656 (64.9 ) % 3,862 10,628 (63.7 ) %
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities 100,994 (3,956 ) NM 128,804 (32,118 ) NM
Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities (21,209 ) 831 NM (27,049 ) 6,745 NM
Operating earnings $ 67,431 $ 49,883 35.2 % $ 132,909 $ 89,469 48.6 %
Return on Equity:
Net earnings (trailing four quarters) 14.4 % 24.7 %
Comprehensive earnings (trailing four quarters) -6.1 % 23.5 %
Per Share Data:
Diluted:
Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's) 45,354 45,715 45,748 45,703
Net earnings (loss) per share $ (0.05 ) $ 1.79 NM $ 1.00 $ 3.39 (70.5 ) %
Less:
Realized gains (0.28 ) (0.80 ) (65.0 ) % (0.40 ) (1.11 ) (64.0 ) %
Income tax on realized gains 0.06 0.17 (64.7 ) % 0.08 0.23 (65.2 ) %
Unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities 2.23 (0.09 ) NM 2.82 (0.70 ) NM
Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities (0.47 ) 0.02 NM (0.59 ) 0.15 NM
EPS from operations^(1)^ $ 1.49 $ 1.09 36.7 % $ 2.91 $ 1.96 48.5 %
Comprehensive earnings (loss) per share $ (2.20 ) $ 2.12 NM $ (3.66 ) $ 2.74 NM
Cash dividends per share - ordinary $ 0.26 $ 0.25 4.0 % $ 0.51 $ 0.49 4.1 %
Net Cash Flow provided by Operations $ 131,631 $ 104,222 26.3 % $ 170,645 $ 164,509 3.7 %
(1) See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.
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NM = Not Meaningful

RLI CORP

2022 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

December 31,
2022 2021 % Change
SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Fixed income, at fair value 2,280,909 $ 2,409,887 (5.4 ) %
(amortized cost - 2,480,480 at 6/30/22)
(amortized cost - 2,346,267 at 12/31/21)
Equity securities, at fair value 487,995 613,776 (20.5 ) %
(cost - 327,246 at 6/30/22)
(cost - 324,501 at 12/31/21)
Other invested assets 51,018 50,501 1.0 %
Cash and cash equivalents 113,044 88,804 27.3 %
Total investments and cash 2,932,966 $ 3,162,968 (7.3 ) %
Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable 191,391 167,279 14.4 %
Ceded unearned premiums 132,417 130,916 1.1 %
Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses 666,730 608,086 9.6 %
Deferred policy acquisition costs 123,055 103,553 18.8 %
Property and equipment 50,955 52,161 (2.3 ) %
Investment in unconsolidated investees 187,310 171,311 9.3 %
Goodwill and intangibles 53,562 53,562 0.0 %
Other assets 63,377 58,466 8.4 %
Total assets 4,401,763 $ 4,508,302 (2.4 ) %
Unpaid losses and settlement expenses 2,150,519 $ 2,043,555 5.2 %
Unearned premiums 754,192 680,444 10.8 %
Reinsurance balances payable 39,291 42,851 (8.3 ) %
Funds held 101,983 89,773 13.6 %
Income taxes - deferred 2,389 83,509 (97.1 ) %
Long-term debt 199,769 199,676 0.0 %
Accrued expenses 68,052 98,274 (30.8 ) %
Other liabilities 41,380 40,859 1.3 %
Total liabilities 3,357,575 $ 3,278,941 2.4 %
Shareholders' equity 1,044,188 1,229,361 (15.1 ) %
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity 4,401,763 $ 4,508,302 (2.4 ) %
OTHER DATA:
Common shares outstanding (in 000's) 45,369 45,289
Book value per share 23.02 $ 27.14 (15.2 ) %
Closing stock price per share 116.59 $ 112.10 4.0 %
Statutory surplus 1,249,906 $ 1,240,649 0.7 %

All values are in US Dollars.

RLI CORP

2022 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

UNDERWRITING SEGMENT DATA

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,
GAAP GAAP GAAP GAAP
Casualty Ratios Property Ratios Surety Ratios Total Ratios
2022
Gross premiums written $ 248,315 $ 135,848 $ 34,626 $ 418,789
Net premiums written 201,247 100,356 32,716 334,319
Net premiums earned 177,123 74,690 30,997 282,810
Net loss & settlement expenses 94,250 53.2 % 20,477 27.4 % 3,187 10.3 % 117,914 41.7 %
Net operating expenses 61,431 34.7 % 28,108 37.6 % 19,401 62.6 % 108,940 38.5 %
Underwriting income^(^^1)^ $ 21,442 87.9 % $ 26,105 65.0 % $ 8,409 72.9 % $ 55,956 80.2 %
2021
Gross premiums written $ 236,329 $ 91,911 $ 30,744 $ 358,984
Net premiums written 183,436 69,943 29,107 282,486
Net premiums earned 156,195 55,865 28,940 241,000
Net loss & settlement expenses 74,421 47.6 % 24,311 43.5 % 8,294 28.7 % 107,026 44.4 %
Net operating expenses 55,336 35.5 % 22,675 40.6 % 19,372 66.9 % 97,383 40.4 %
Underwriting income^(^^1)^ $ 26,438 83.1 % $ 8,879 84.1 % $ 1,274 95.6 % $ 36,591 84.8 %
Six Months Ended June 30,
GAAP GAAP GAAP GAAP
Casualty Ratios Property Ratios Surety Ratios Total Ratios
2022
Gross premiums written $ 464,136 $ 245,446 $ 68,366 $ 777,948
Net premiums written 376,860 182,351 64,998 624,209
Net premiums earned 348,879 142,130 60,953 551,962
Net loss & settlement expenses 178,099 51.0 % 40,840 28.7 % 4,499 7.4 % 223,438 40.5 %
Net operating expenses 121,691 34.9 % 52,709 37.1 % 38,690 63.5 % 213,090 38.6 %
Underwriting income^(^^1)^ $ 49,089 85.9 % $ 48,581 65.8 % $ 17,764 70.9 % $ 115,434 79.1 %
2021
Gross premiums written $ 425,225 $ 166,448 $ 62,206 $ 653,879
Net premiums written 332,327 125,929 59,219 517,475
Net premiums earned 304,965 107,507 57,123 469,595
Net loss & settlement expenses 144,668 47.4 % 55,948 52.0 % 11,302 19.8 % 211,918 45.1 %
Net operating expenses 108,992 35.8 % 43,685 40.7 % 38,492 67.4 % 191,169 40.7 %
Underwriting income^(^^1)^ $ 51,305 83.2 % $ 7,874 92.7 % $ 7,329 87.2 % $ 66,508 85.8 %
(1) See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.
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