RLI RLI Corp

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) � The RLI Corp. board of directors has declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.25 per share, reflecting a two cent, or 9%, increase over the previous quarter�s dividend. The dividend, which is payable on July 15, 2008, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2008, will take RLI�s cumulative return to shareholders to more than $166 million over 128 consecutive quarterly dividends. RLI has paid and increased dividends in each of the last 33 years. The company�s dividend yield would be 2.1%, based on the $1.00 indicated annual dividend and yesterday�s closing stock price of $48.00. 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 27 of the last 31 years, including the last 12. 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.