RLI Announces Promotion of Dennis Drees to Vice President, Casualty Brokerage

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today the promotion of Dennis Drees to Vice President, Casualty Brokerage. Dennis will lead RLI’s primary and excess/umbrella surplus lines business units.

Drees joined RLI in 1994 and held various roles in the casualty division until being promoted to Assistant Vice President, Casualty, in 2009. Drees has more than 33 years of experience in the insurance industry and extensive expertise in umbrella, excess and surplus lines general liability insurance and regional underwriting management.

“At RLI, we believe in promoting from within and rewarding leaders who demonstrate a commitment to our culture and values,” said RLI Insurance Company President & COO Michael J. Stone.

“For the past 20 years, Dennis’ outstanding leadership skills and strong customer focus have enabled him to make significant contributions to the RLI casualty division. I look forward to his continued success within our organization,” said Stone.

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.