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RLI (RLI)


Market Price (2/11/2026): $62.01 | Market Cap: $5.7 Bil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance

RLI (RLI)


Market Price (2/11/2026): $62.01
Market Cap: $5.7 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.3%, FCF Yield is 10%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65%
Key risks
RLI key risks include [1] increased liability exposure from the rise of third-party litigation funding and [2] the disproportionate impact of social inflation and unexpected legal trends on its high-growth niche personal umbrella line.
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -27%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy Transition, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Cloud Security, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 10%, Dividend Yield is 4.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.3%, FCF Yield is 10%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -27%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 32%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 31%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy Transition, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Cloud Security, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -65%
6 Key risks
RLI key risks include [1] increased liability exposure from the rise of third-party litigation funding and [2] the disproportionate impact of social inflation and unexpected legal trends on its high-growth niche personal umbrella line.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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RLI (RLI) stock has gained about 10% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Exceeded Expectations.

RLI reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on January 21, 2026. The company announced earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94, significantly surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.18. Quarterly revenue also exceeded projections, coming in at $465.69 million against analyst estimates of $447.53 million. These strong figures were attributed to better underwriting performance, minimal storm activity, and increased investment income, demonstrating a positive turnaround compared to the previous year. RLI also achieved its 30th consecutive year of underwriting profitability, a significant milestone.

2. Declaration of Significant Special and Regular Dividends.

On November 13, 2025, RLI's Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. Both dividends were payable on December 19, 2025. This substantial return of capital to shareholders signaled the company's strong balance sheet and ongoing commitment to delivering shareholder value, contributing to positive investor sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.9% change in RLI stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/10/2026 was primarily driven by a 8.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120252102026Change
Stock Price ($)56.9762.058.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8561,8560.0%
Net Income Margin (%)19.0%19.0%0.0%
P/E Multiple14.816.18.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)92920.0%
Cumulative Contribution8.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RLI8.9% 
Market (SPY)1.5%-37.9%
Sector (XLF)2.3%12.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -2.5% change in RLI stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -10.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252102026Change
Stock Price ($)63.6162.05-2.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8171,8562.2%
Net Income Margin (%)17.8%19.0%6.8%
P/E Multiple18.116.1-10.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)92920.0%
Cumulative Contribution-2.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RLI-2.5% 
Market (SPY)9.8%-14.2%
Sector (XLF)2.6%31.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -11.9% change in RLI stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120252102026Change
Stock Price ($)70.4262.05-11.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7651,8565.2%
Net Income Margin (%)23.8%19.0%-20.0%
P/E Multiple15.416.15.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9292-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-11.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RLI-11.9% 
Market (SPY)16.0%22.2%
Sector (XLF)5.1%45.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 2.9% change in RLI stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/10/2026 was primarily driven by a 71.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120232102026Change
Stock Price ($)60.3162.052.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,6651,85611.5%
Net Income Margin (%)34.9%19.0%-45.5%
P/E Multiple9.416.171.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)9192-1.2%
Cumulative Contribution2.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RLI2.9% 
Market (SPY)76.6%23.0%
Sector (XLF)53.2%45.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
RLI Return11%25%4%28%-19%-6%39%
Peers Return27%11%16%31%13%1%145%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%2%85%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
RLI Win Rate50%58%50%75%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate57%53%62%68%60%40% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%100% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
RLI Max Drawdown-7%-12%-5%0%-29%-11% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-11%-14%-1%-7%-6% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HIG, FNF, CB, PGR, TRV.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/10/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventRLIS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-15.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven18.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven24 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-29.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven42.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven238 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-19.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven23.7%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven140 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-35.2%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven941 days1,480 days

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In The Past

RLI's stock fell -15.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/31/2022. A -15.9% loss requires a 18.9% gain to breakeven.

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About RLI (RLI)

RLI Corp., an insurance holding company, underwrites property and casualty insurance in the United States and internationally. Its Casualty segment provides commercial and personal coverage products; and general liability products, such as coverage for third-party liability of commercial insureds, including manufacturers, contractors, apartments, and mercantile. It also offers coverages for security guards and in the areas of onshore energy-related businesses and environmental liability for underground storage tanks, contractors and asbestos, and environmental remediation specialists; and professional liability coverages focuses on providing errors and omission coverage to small to medium-sized design, technical, computer, and miscellaneous professionals. This segment provides commercial automobile liability and physical damage insurance to local, intermediate and long haul truckers, public transportation entities, and other types of specialty commercial automobile risks; incidental and related insurance coverages; inland marine coverages; management liability coverages, such as directors and officers liability insurance, fiduciary liability and coverages, employment practice liability, and for various classes of risks, including public and private businesses; and healthcare liability and home business insurance products. The company's Property segment offers commercial property, cargo, hull, protection and indemnity, marine liability, inland marine, homeowners' and dwelling fire, and other property insurance products. Its Surety segment offers commercial surety bonds for medium to large-sized businesses; small bonds for businesses and individuals; and bonds for small to medium-sized contractors. The company also underwrites various reinsurance coverages. It markets its products through branch offices, brokers, carrier partners, and underwriting and independent agents. RLI Corp. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.

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RLI is like a more specialized version of Chubb or Travelers, focusing exclusively on niche and unusual insurance risks that larger players might overlook.

If State Farm or Allstate are the general practitioners of insurance, RLI is a highly specialized surgeon, tackling unique and complex cases that others avoid.

Forget insuring your car or home with Geico or Progressive; RLI is the 'boutique' insurer for very specific, hard-to-place risks for businesses and professionals.

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  • Casualty Insurance: Provides coverage for liabilities arising from injuries to others or damage to their property, including professional liability, commercial umbrella, and general liability.
  • Property Insurance: Offers protection against loss or damage to physical property from various perils, such as marine, commercial property, and homeowner policies.
  • Surety Bonds: Guarantees a party will fulfill contractual obligations, including commercial and contract surety bonds.

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RLI (symbol: RLI) is a specialty insurance company that primarily underwrites and sells property and casualty insurance products. While RLI utilizes a network of independent agents and brokers to distribute its policies, it does not have "major customers" in the traditional sense where a single company or a few companies account for a significant portion of its revenue. Instead, its ultimate customers are the diverse policyholders who purchase the insurance coverage. Given that RLI sells through intermediaries and serves a broad base of policyholders rather than directly to a concentrated set of major companies, we will describe the categories of customers that ultimately benefit from RLI's insurance products. RLI serves a variety of customers across its Casualty, Property, and Surety segments: *

Businesses of Various Sizes

RLI provides a wide array of insurance coverages for businesses across numerous industries. This includes professional liability (Errors & Omissions) for various professions (e.g., architects, engineers, lawyers, real estate agents), directors and officers liability, employment practices liability, commercial general liability, and specialized coverages for transportation companies (trucking, public auto), agricultural businesses, and commercial property owners. They also provide surety bonds for commercial entities and contractors. *

Individuals with Specialized Homeowner Needs

Through its Property segment, RLI serves individuals who own homes that may be difficult to insure through standard markets. This often includes properties in coastal areas, those with unique construction, or higher-valued homes requiring specialized excess and surplus lines homeowners' insurance. *

Marine-Related Entities

RLI offers marine insurance products, catering to businesses and individuals involved in marine activities. This includes coverage for marine cargo, hull, and marine liability for vessel owners, cargo shippers, and other entities operating in the maritime sector.

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Craig W. Kliethermes, President & CEO

Mr. Kliethermes was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of RLI on January 1, 2022. He joined RLI in 2006, serving as President and Chief Operating Officer since 2016, and Senior Vice President, Risk Services since 2013. Prior to RLI, he held various actuarial and leadership roles with Lockton Companies, GE Insurance/Employers Reinsurance, and John Deere Insurance Company. He also had actuarial roles at the Missouri Department of Insurance and American National Insurance.


Todd W. Bryant, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Bryant has served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance Division for RLI since 2019. He joined the company in 1993 as a statutory accountant and has held various positions within the accounting department, including Vice President, Finance & Controller since 2009. Prior to joining RLI, he was associated with Arthur Andersen and Co.


Jennifer L. Klobnak, Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Klobnak has been the Chief Operating Officer of RLI since January 2022. She joined RLI in 2000 and previously served as Senior Vice President, Operations since 2016 and Senior Vice President, Risk Services since 2014. Before her tenure at RLI, Ms. Klobnak served in an audit role with PwC.


Aaron P. Diefenthaler, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer

Mr. Diefenthaler serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer for RLI. He has held the position of Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer since January 23.


Jeffrey D. Fick, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

Mr. Fick has been the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of RLI since 2016. He brings over 30 years of experience in the private practice of law and in legal and human resources executive positions at public companies. Prior to RLI, he served as Vice President, Human Resources and Community Relations at HNI Corporation and also worked as VP:Human Resources at SNAP-ON INC.

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The key risks to RLI's business primarily stem from the inherent volatility of the insurance industry and the dynamic external environment in which it operates.

  1. Economic Volatility and Catastrophic Events: RLI's property and casualty insurance segments are highly susceptible to economic downturns and the financial impact of catastrophic events, such as natural disasters. These events can lead to a significant increase in claims and substantial underwriting losses. For instance, in 2024, hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton resulted in a notable reduction in underwriting income for the company. The company must implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate the financial repercussions of such occurrences.
  2. Competitive Market Conditions and Pricing Pressure: RLI operates within a highly competitive insurance market, facing pressure from both larger established insurers and emerging insurtech startups. This intense competition can lead to pricing pressure, which may adversely affect the company's profitability and underwriting margins. Challenges include a softening commercial property market and heightened competition within the Excess & Surplus property sector.
  3. Regulatory and Legislative Changes: As an insurance provider, RLI is subject to strict regulatory requirements, which can constrain its operational flexibility and potentially increase loss costs or limit pricing adjustments. Legislative changes, such as the rise of Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF), can significantly increase liability exposure and claims costs for insurers like RLI, particularly impacting its commercial liability products. Additionally, there is a risk of "social inflation" events or unexpected legal trends that could disproportionately affect specific high-growth niche markets, such as the personal umbrella line within their Casualty segment.

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The emergence of specialty Insurtech companies leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to offer superior risk assessment, underwriting, and proactive risk management in complex commercial lines. Companies such as Coalition and At-Bay, which utilize AI to dynamically price and manage risks like cyber liability, exemplify a tech-first approach that could disrupt traditional underwriting models, leading to more accurate pricing, lower loss ratios, and more efficient operations. This trend could enable new entrants to selectively capture profitable risks and challenge established specialty insurers like RLI by offering more dynamic and precise insurance solutions.

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RLI Corp. (RLI) operates in three primary insurance segments: Casualty, Property, and Surety, primarily within the United States market, though some operations extend to U.S. territories and limited international areas.

  • Casualty Insurance: RLI's Casualty segment offers a range of specialty coverages, including commercial excess, personal umbrella, general liability, transportation, management liability, professional liability, and environmental liability. Much of RLI's specialty casualty business falls within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines market. The addressable market for the U.S. Excess & Surplus (E&S) direct premiums written reached approximately $100 billion in 2024. This market includes various liability coverages (52.2% of E&S premiums in 2024), commercial auto (5.8%), and property lines.
  • Property Insurance: The Property segment provides commercial property insurance, covering risks such as fire, earthquake, wind, flood, and marine coverages, often for unique or hard-to-place risks. Similar to specialty casualty, RLI's property offerings are significantly represented within the E&S market. The U.S. Excess & Surplus (E&S) direct premiums written, which includes a substantial portion of property lines, was approximately $100 billion in 2024. Property lines constituted 32.3% of E&S premiums in 2024.
  • Surety Insurance: RLI's Surety segment specializes in providing commercial surety bonds for businesses of various sizes, as well as bonds for contractors. The global Surety Market was valued at approximately $18.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $28.63 billion by 2032. The United States holds a dominant share of the North American surety marketplace.

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RLI (symbol: RLI) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of strategic underwriting, expansion in key segments, and advantageous investment income. Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth:
  • Continued Growth in Casualty and Surety Segments: RLI has demonstrated consistent growth in its Casualty and Surety segments, with management highlighting robust opportunities for expansion in these areas. For instance, the Casualty segment saw a 14% premium growth in the first quarter of 2025, significantly driven by a 34% increase in Personal Umbrella and a 17% rate increase in auto liability coverages within this segment. This indicates a strategic focus on segments where the company can achieve both rate and exposure increases. The Surety segment has also contributed to favorable reserve developments.
  • Increasing Net Investment Income: RLI has consistently reported strong increases in net investment income, which is a significant component of its overall revenue. The company saw a 12% increase in net investment income in Q3 2025, a 16% increase in Q2 2025, and a 19% increase in Q4 2024. Analysts further project that approximately 50% of RLI's bond portfolio will reprice at higher yields, specifically around 120 basis points above the current book yield, which is anticipated to mechanically boost future investment income and enhance earnings per share.
  • Strategic Underwriting Discipline and Focus on Niche Markets: RLI's long-standing commitment to disciplined underwriting and its focus on specialty insurance products in unique and higher-risk areas allow it to maintain underwriting profitability and secure favorable pricing. While the property segment has experienced some rate and exposure declines, particularly in E&S property, RLI's strategy involves actively managing exposure and maintaining prudent pricing to ensure continued profitability, rather than pursuing top-line growth indiscriminately. This selective approach to underwriting and commitment to niche markets helps RLI capitalize on profitable opportunities and supports stable earned premiums.
  • Investments in Technology and Operational Efficiency: RLI is committed to continuous investments in technology and talent to enhance customer experiences and improve operational efficiency across its segments. By streamlining processes and improving service delivery, these investments can indirectly support revenue growth through increased customer satisfaction, retention, and the ability to process a larger volume of business more efficiently.

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Share Repurchases

  • RLI's board of directors implemented a $100 million share repurchase program in 2010.
  • The company last repurchased shares in 2011 and did not repurchase any shares in 2020 or 2023.
  • The share repurchase program was terminated in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • On January 15, 2025, RLI executed a two-for-one stock split of common stock, which increased the number of shares outstanding but was not a capital raise.
  • As of June 30, 2025, there were 91,829,470 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Shares issued under stock option plans are a source of cash flow from financing activities.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2022, RLI received $686.6 million in cash proceeds from the sale of its equity method investment in Maui Jim, which was classified as an investing cash flow.
  • In April 2025, RLI Transportation announced a strategic partnership with TruckerCloud to provide a unified telematics insights solution for its commercial transportation customers.
  • The partnership with TruckerCloud is described as enhancing safety and risk management programs through data integration, without indicating an equity investment by RLI in TruckerCloud.

Capital Expenditures

  • Cash used in investing activities, which includes capital expenditures, was $211.80 million in 2023, and $318.87 million in 2024.
  • For the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, cash used in investing activities was $349.30 million.
  • RLI continues to make strategic investments in technology and underwriting capabilities to support continued profitable growth.

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Financials

RLIHIGFNFCBPGRTRVMedian
NameRLI Hartford.Fidelity.Chubb Progress.Traveler. 
Mkt Price62.05141.6356.94326.25202.60298.61172.12
Mkt Cap5.739.815.3129.6118.866.953.4
Rev LTM1,85627,69213,71758,90085,16648,40938,050
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM5815,8655,67413,32117,0499,9857,925
FCF 3Y Avg4784,9226,19013,40913,4208,6827,436
CFO LTM5865,9885,81713,32117,3869,9857,986
CFO 3Y Avg4835,1096,33113,40913,6908,6827,506

Growth & Margins

RLIHIGFNFCBPGRTRVMedian
NameRLI Hartford.Fidelity.Chubb Progress.Traveler. 
Rev Chg LTM5.2%6.9%3.9%6.7%18.4%6.7%6.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.7%8.6%2.1%12.2%20.6%10.1%9.3%
Rev Chg Q8.4%6.4%11.9%8.2%14.2%4.8%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.2%1.6%3.2%2.2%3.4%1.2%2.2%
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM31.6%21.6%42.4%22.6%20.4%20.6%22.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg28.2%19.6%50.7%24.8%18.7%19.4%22.2%
FCF/Rev LTM31.3%21.2%41.4%22.6%20.0%20.6%21.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg27.8%18.9%49.6%24.8%18.4%19.4%22.1%

Valuation

RLIHIGFNFCBPGRTRVMedian
NameRLI Hartford.Fidelity.Chubb Progress.Traveler. 
Mkt Cap5.739.815.3129.6118.866.953.4
P/S3.11.41.12.21.41.41.4
P/EBIT12.88.68.49.98.68.78.7
P/E16.111.213.113.411.111.412.2
P/CFO9.76.62.69.76.86.76.8
Total Yield10.4%10.4%11.2%8.6%11.4%9.5%10.4%
Dividend Yield4.2%1.5%3.6%1.1%2.4%0.7%1.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.4%15.4%42.3%12.4%10.8%16.0%13.9%
D/E0.00.10.30.10.10.10.1
Net D/E-0.3-0.4-1.8-0.2-0.0-1.3-0.4

Returns

RLIHIGFNFCBPGRTRVMedian
NameRLI Hartford.Fidelity.Chubb Progress.Traveler. 
1M Rtn3.2%3.9%3.6%6.3%-5.8%5.9%3.8%
3M Rtn3.5%8.4%-2.1%11.9%-2.0%4.8%4.2%
6M Rtn-3.0%10.7%-3.4%21.7%-11.3%14.0%3.9%
12M Rtn-14.6%28.6%2.0%24.0%-13.6%25.2%13.0%
3Y Rtn4.1%94.4%48.7%58.7%59.8%69.3%59.3%
1M Excs Rtn3.5%4.3%4.0%6.7%-5.5%6.3%4.1%
3M Excs Rtn0.2%6.8%-2.4%10.7%-4.0%4.0%2.1%
6M Excs Rtn-12.0%2.4%-9.8%12.3%-20.9%5.0%-3.7%
12M Excs Rtn-31.2%11.7%-13.6%7.2%-29.1%8.6%-3.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-64.7%33.0%-23.8%-5.5%-5.1%5.1%-5.3%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Casualty758712634570558
Property402308232184164
Surety134125115113117
Net investment income12086696869
Net unrealized gains on equity securities65-121653278
Net realized gains (losses)33589641818
Total1,5121,6981,1799841,004


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$62.05 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.7 
First Trading Date12/30/1987 
Distance from 52W High-20.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$61.65$64.67
DMA Trenddownindeterminate
Distance from DMA0.7%-4.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility21.8%22.2%
Downside Capture-97.0212.81
Upside Capture-69.34-5.09
Correlation (SPY)-35.3%22.4%
RLI Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.71-0.62-0.64-0.200.280.35
Up Beta-0.15-0.99-0.660.220.480.51
Down Beta-0.21-0.33-0.71-0.270.220.39
Up Capture-189%-87%-43%-28%0%5%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days7203265127395
Down Capture-40%-51%-79%-24%31%49%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days13212960123356

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RLI
RLI-16.0%22.3%-0.86-
Sector ETF (XLF)4.4%19.2%0.1045.6%
Equity (SPY)16.3%19.3%0.6522.1%
Gold (GLD)76.7%25.0%2.25-5.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.4%16.6%0.370.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.5%16.6%0.2147.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.3%44.7%-0.58-2.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RLI
RLI8.6%23.0%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLF)14.0%18.7%0.6149.1%
Equity (SPY)14.1%17.0%0.6632.7%
Gold (GLD)22.1%16.9%1.06-0.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.3%18.9%0.484.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%18.8%0.1936.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.4%57.9%0.458.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RLI
RLI11.2%26.3%0.43-
Sector ETF (XLF)14.2%22.2%0.5957.1%
Equity (SPY)15.7%17.9%0.7547.9%
Gold (GLD)15.7%15.5%0.84-2.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%17.6%0.3912.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.2%20.7%0.2747.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.8%66.7%1.089.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 115202629.2%
Average Daily Volume1.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity91.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
1/21/2026-3.1%  
10/20/20252.8%2.4%7.1%
7/21/20250.4%-3.9%-2.2%
4/23/2025-3.7%-5.2%-5.1%
1/22/2025-8.1%-7.4%-4.5%
10/21/2024-1.8%-3.4%7.9%
7/22/20243.0%5.5%6.7%
4/22/20243.2%0.6%4.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131115
# Negative12139
Median Positive3.0%2.8%6.2%
Median Negative-2.7%-3.6%-4.5%
Max Positive14.3%10.1%16.9%
Max Negative-11.9%-7.4%-8.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202510/22/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/24/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202307/26/202310-Q
03/31/202304/21/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/21/202210-Q
06/30/202207/22/202210-Q
03/31/202204/22/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Klobnak, Jennifer LCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERDirectBuy724202569.153,000207,4506,807,840Form
2Restrepo, Robert P JrDirectSell314202574.892,864214,4851,745,836Form
3Graham, Jordan WDirectSell313202574.771,500112,155961,094Form
4Kliethermes, Craig WCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDirectBuy123202657.455,000287,2508,272,226Form
5Klobnak, Jennifer LCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERDirectBuy123202657.992,000115,9805,817,441Form