RLI Corp. Continues to Demonstrate Discipline and Excellence in Q2 2026 Results
RLI Corp., a leading specialty insurance company, has once again demonstrated its commitment to discipline and excellence with impressive results in the second quarter of 2026.
In a conference call held on July 23, 2026, the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Craig Kliethermes, shared the highlights of the quarter, which included an 86 combined ratio, a 3% growth in gross premiums written, and a 17% increase in net investment income.
"We are pleased with another quarter of profitable growth," said Kliethermes. "Those results reflect another quarter of disciplined execution across our diversified specialty portfolio." The company's focus on disciplined underwriting, sensible capital management, and continuous improvement remains the foundation of its long-term success.
One key highlight from the quarter was the recognition of RLI Corp. as Ward's 50 Property and Casualty Performer for the 36th consecutive year. This distinction is a testament to the company's commitment to excellence and its ability to deliver strong results consistently over time.
The company also reported an operating earnings per share of $0.83, compared to $0.82 last year, with solid underwriting performance and consistent increase in investment income contributing to the results. On a GAAP basis, second quarter net earnings totaled $1.82 per share compared with $1.34 in the year-ago period.
RLI Corp.'s focus on building strong relationships with its business partners has also been highlighted as a key competitive advantage. According to Kliethermes, "insurance is still a relationship business," and the company's approach helps customers better understand risk, tailor coverage to their needs, and deliver better claim outcomes, lowering their cost of risk.
The company's President and Chief Executive Officer also emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in his comments during the conference call. "We help our customers better understand risk, we tailor coverage to their needs, and we deliver better claim outcomes," he said. "That's how trusted relationships are built."
With a strong track record of disciplined execution and a focus on building long-term value for its shareholders, RLI Corp. continues to demonstrate excellence in the specialty insurance space.
