UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2012
RLI Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois |
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001-09463 |
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37-0889946 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
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File Number) |
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Identification No.) |
9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL |
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61615 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (309) 692-1000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 9, 2012, RLI Corp. announced that its Board of Directors (Board) approved a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.30 per share. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2012, to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2012. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by RLI Corp.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated February 9, 2012. |
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This Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof and should not be deemed to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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RLI CORP. | |
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Date: February 9, 2012 |
By: |
/s/ Daniel O. Kennedy |
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Daniel O. Kennedy | |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE |
· RLI Corp. |
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive | Peoria, IL 61615-1431 |
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P: 309-692-1000 | F: 309-692-1068 | www.rlicorp.com |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Aaron Jacoby |
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(309) 693-5880 |
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Aaron.Jacoby@rlicorp.com |
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www.rlicorp.com |
RLI declares dividend
PEORIA, ILLINOIS, February 9, 2012, RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) The RLI Corp. board of directors has declared a first quarter regular cash dividend of $0.30 per share, the same amount as the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on March 20, 2012 to shareholders of record as of February 29, 2012.
RLI has paid regular dividends for 143 consecutive quarters and increased regular dividends in each of the last 36 years.
The companys regular dividend yield would be 1.66%, based on the $1.20 indicated annual dividend and yesterdays closing stock price of $72.23.
RLI, a specialty insurance company, offers a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety bonds serving niche or underserved markets. RLI operates in all 50 states from office locations across the country. RLIs insurance subsidiaries RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and RLI Indemnity Company are rated A+ Superior by A.M. Best Company and A+ Strong by Standard & Poors. RLIs newest subsidiary, Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, is rated A Excellent by A.M. Best Company.
For additional information, contact Aaron Jacoby, Vice President, Corporate Development at (309) 693-5880 or at aaron.jacoby@rlicorp.com or visit our website at www.rlicorp.com.
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