RLI Corp posts higher second-quarter profit as underwriting discipline holds
RLI Corp reported Q2 2026 net earnings of $168 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, up from $124.3 million, or $1.34 per share, a year earlier. Underwriting income was $59.9 million with a 85.6 combined ratio. Gross premiums written rose 3%. The board authorized a $250 million buyback and RLI repurchased 234,973 shares at $51.25 average. A $2.00 special dividend and $0.18 regular dividend were also paid.



