RLI Corp.

Specialty property, casualty, and surety insurer based in Peoria, Illinois

What RLI does

RLI Corp. sells specialty insurance to businesses and individuals. Its policies cover liability risks such as trucking accidents, professional errors, and lawsuits against company directors, as well as property damage from fire, wind, earthquakes, and floods. It also issues surety bonds, which guarantee that contractors and businesses will meet their obligations.

How RLI makes money

RLI earns premiums by underwriting specialty casualty, property, and surety risks, and it also provides reinsurance. It sells these products through branch offices, wholesale and retail brokers, carrier partners, and underwriting and independent agents.

Products & services

• Commercial excess and personal umbrella liability
• Commercial auto and trucking insurance
• Directors & officers and management liability
• Commercial property (fire, wind, earthquake, flood)
• Marine and inland marine coverage
• Commercial and contractor surety bonds