8-K

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): December 16, 2014

RLI Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois	001-09463	37-0889946
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL	61615
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s 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:

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d)  On December 16, 2014, the RLI Corp. (“RLI”) Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed James J. Scanlan as a member of the Board, effective January 1, 2015.  Mr. Scanlan will serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee.  The Board has determined that Mr. Scanlan is independent under applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange.  Mr. Scanlan will stand for election at RLI’s next annual shareholders’ meeting in May 2015.

As a non-employee member of the Board, Mr. Scanlan will receive compensation pursuant to RLI’s standard arrangements for non-employee directors.

Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI relating to Mr. Scanlan’s appointment as director.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated December 16, 2014, (this Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

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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.

	RLI CORP.
Date: December 16, 2014	By:	/s/ Daniel O. Kennedy
	Daniel O. Kennedy
	Vice President and General Counsel

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated December 16, 2014 (this Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	NEWS RELEASE
	9025 N. Lindbergh Drive | Peoria, IL 61615-1431
	P: 309-692-1000 | F: 309-692-1068 | www.rlicorp.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Aaron Jacoby
	(309) 693-5880
	Aaron.Jacoby@rlicorp.com
	www.rlicorp.com

RLI Appoints James Scanlan to Board of Directors

PEORIA, ILLINOIS, December 16, 2014— RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) — RLI Corp. announced today that James J. Scanlan has been appointed to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2015, for a term expiring at RLI’s next annual shareholders’ meeting in May 2015, at which time he will stand for re-election.

Scanlan has 37 years of experience in auditing and advising complex global organizations with a concentration on financial services. For the past 10 years, he served as U.S. Insurance Industry Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a member of the American Institute of Certificated Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certificated Public Accountants.

“Jim brings a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge of insurance and financial services to our board,” said RLI Corp. Chairman & CEO Jonathan E. Michael. “His insight will be extremely beneficial as we continue to focus on growing our business and creating value for our customers and shareholders.”

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. RLI’s insurance subsidiaries — RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company, RLI Indemnity Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company — are rated A+ “Superior” 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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