8-K - RLI - Equibles

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): November 13, 2025

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
(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.)

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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 8.01 Other Events.

On November 13, 2025, RLI Corp. (“RLI”) announced that its Board of Directors approved a special cash dividend on its common stock of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.16 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 19, 2025 to shareholders of records as of November 28, 2025.

Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI announcing the dividend.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	****	Description

99.1		Press Release dated November 13, 2025.
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: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Fick
		Jeffrey D. Fick
		Chief Legal Officer

Exhibit 99.1

RLI declares regular & Special dividends

PEORIA, ILLINOIS, November 13, 2025 -- RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share of common stock, which is expected to total 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.

“RLI’s return of $184 million in dividends reflects the strength of our balance sheet and our ongoing commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value,” said RLI Corp. President & CEO Craig W. Kliethermes. “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.”

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 subsidiaries are rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best Company. RLI has paid and increased regular dividends for 50 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 29 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