---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-083885"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RLI"
cik: "0000084246"
company_name: "RLI CORP"
filed_at: "2026-07-15T20:10:26+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-15T20:11:04.945173+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RLI appoints James H. Bradshaw to Board of Directors

## Summary
- James H. Bradshaw appointed to RLI Board effective July 15, 2026; will stand for election at May 2027 annual meeting.
- Bradshaw is Chairman of Gallagher Re North America, former CEO of Gallagher Re and Willis Re North America.
- He brings over 40 years of insurance industry leadership and underwriting experience.
- Board determined Bradshaw is independent; appointed to Audit and Finance & Risk Committees.
- No material transactions or arrangements between Bradshaw and RLI.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-083885
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RLI
- cik: 0000084246
- company_name: RLI CORP
- filed_at: 2026-07-15T20:10:26+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/84246/000110465926083885/0001104659-26-083885-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/84246/000110465926083885/rli-20260715x8k.htm

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