RLI Named to Ward’s 50® Top-Performing Insurance Companies List for 35th Consecutive Year

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLI Corp. announced today it has been named to the Ward’s 50^® list of top-performing insurance companies for the 35th consecutive year. RLI is the only company that has been named to the list every year since its inception in 1991.

This year’s recognition coincides with RLI’s 60th anniversary, marking another milestone in the company’s history of long-term performance and financial strength.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a Ward’s Top 50 company for the 35th consecutive year,” said RLI President & CEO Craig Kliethermes. “This achievement reflects the strength, integrity and dedication of our team. It underscores our long-standing focus on operational excellence and our commitment to delivering consistent value to our customers and partners.”

Ward benchmarking, a business unit of Aon, is the leading provider of benchmarking and best practices studies for the insurance industry. The Ward's 50^® top-performing insurance companies list recognizes property-casualty insurance companies domiciled in the United States that have passed all safety and consistency screens and achieved superior performance over a five-year period (2020-2024). To learn more and view the complete 2025 Ward’s 50^® list, visit ward.aon.com.

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. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.