2008-08-27 00:10:02 -

www.rlitransportation.com/ - RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) -- RLI Transportation now offers an array of coverages for para-transit service programs' non-emergency vehicles. The coverages target public transit agencies, not-for-profit corporations, and for-profit private companies whose vehicles provide assistance to people with varying degrees of specialized transportation needs - ranging from scheduled route pick-ups to fully demand-responsive transport.

RLI Transportation Assistant Vice President Tim Hathy explained, "We are responding to the growing need for this type of specialized risk; as our population ages, our society's transportation needs are changing." Mr. Hathy added, "RLI Transportation's niche focus allows us to competitively write these risks that most transportation insurers shy away from because of their complexity."

The para-transit program's coverages include: commercial auto liability, physical damage, general liability, hired/non-owned and excess up to $5 million in limits. The program is admitted in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, La. and Mass. The program's minimum fleet vehicle requirement is 25 power units in all states except N.Y., N.J. and Conn. where 40 or more units are required. All producers must be appointed with RLI Transportation.

RLI is a specialty insurance company serving "niche" or underserved markets. Its proven, superior underwriting model creates the flexibility to write unique coverages in a wide array of diverse industries. RLI's 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 Tim Hathy at (404) 443-1009 or at tim.hathy@rlicorp.com or visit the RLI Transportation website at www.rlitransportation.com.

RLI Corp.
Tim Hathy
(404) 443-1009
tim.hathy@rlicorp.com
www.rlitransportation.com