2009-03-10 22:45:08 -

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) - RLI announced today it has promoted Craig W. Kliethermes, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU, to the position of senior vice president, risk services. Kliethermes will report to Michael J. Stone, president of RLI Insurance Company, and will be responsible for actuarial, reinsurance, exposure management and home office underwriting efforts.


Kliethermes joined the company in 2006 as

vice president, actuarial and risk services with over 20 years' experience in the insurance industry.


"Craig has been instrumental in strengthening the company's actuarial and enterprise risk management areas as well as providing strategic direction since joining RLI," said Stone. "His leadership skills will be invaluable as his duties have expanded to include underwriting support and management."


Kliethermes serves on the executive advisory board of Illinois State University's Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services.


RLI is a specialty insurance company serving "niche" or underserved markets. With a diverse portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety bonds, it has achieved an underwriting profit in 28 of the last 32 years, including the last 13. RLI and 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 & Poor's. RLI operates in all 50 states from office locations across the country.


For additional information, contact Treasurer John Robison at (309) 693-5846 or at john.robison@rlicorp.com or visit our website at www.rlicorp.com.








RLI Corp.

John Robison

(309) 693-5846

John.robison@rlicorp.com

www.rlicorp.com