{"id":5661,"date":"2026-04-23T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/xinetica.com\/?p=5661"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:28:55","slug":"rli-corp-reports-3-rise-in-top-line-growth-for-q126","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/xinetica.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/rli-corp-reports-3-rise-in-top-line-growth-for-q126\/","title":{"rendered":"RLI Corp reports 3% rise in top-line growth for Q1\u201926"},"content":{"rendered":"

RLI Corp., a US-based specialty insurer focused on property, casualty, and surety markets, has reported solid top-line growth as total gross premiums written increased by 3% to $503 million for the first quarter of 2026, led by the casualty segment, compared to $491 million in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

\"RLIFor the quarter, net premiums written (NPW) were $417.6 million compared to $397 million in Q1\u201926, while net premiums earned were $411.3 million compared to $398.3 million in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

The insurer\u2019s underwriting income dipped to $57.8 million for Q1\u201926, with a combined ratio of 86% as compared to $70.5 million on an 82.3% combined ratio in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

RLI explained that the results for both years include favourable development in prior years\u2019 loss reserves, which resulted in a $31.3 million and $27.4 million net increase to underwriting income in 2026 and 2025, respectively.<\/p>\n

For this quarter, the underwriting income was driven by the insurer\u2019s property segment, which contributed $49.2 million, followed by casualty, adding $7.3 million, and lastly, surety contributed $2.3 million.<\/p>\n

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The insurer has reported a net earnings of $54.9 million for Q1\u201926, compared to $63.2 million for Q1\u201925. Meanwhile, operating earnings stand at $76.8 million, compared to $82.5 million in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

RLI\u2019s net investment income for the first quarter of 2026 increased 15% to $42.3 million, compared to $36.7 million in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

The insurer saw an investment portfolio total return of -0.4% for this quarter, as comprehensive earnings dipped to $29.5 million, compared to $93.2 million in Q1\u201925.<\/p>\n

RLI explained that, in addition to net earnings, comprehensive earnings for 2026 included after-tax unrealised losses from the fixed income portfolio, due to rising interest rates.<\/p>\n

Craig Kliethermes, President & Chief Executive Officer, RLI Corp., commented, “We entered 2026 with positive underwriting results, delivering an 86 combined ratio across our diversified specialty portfolio.<\/p>\n

“Our core performance remained solid to start the year. Gross premiums written grew 3%, led by our casualty segment, and net investment income increased 15%, contributing meaningfully to quarterly results and reflecting the continued strength of our investment portfolio.<\/p>\n

“In a dynamic market, we remain focused on disciplined underwriting, rate adequacy, and strategically deploying capital to take advantage of opportunities and reward our shareholders.”<\/p>\n

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