RLI Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 operating earnings of 83 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 16.9% and rising 1.2% from a year earlier. Operating revenues grew 4.9% to $463 million, driven by higher net premiums earned and a 16.8% increase in net investment income to $46 million. Gross premiums written rose 3.1% to $579.7 million, with casualty segment premiums up 10.6% to $339 million, while property and surety premiums declined. Underwriting income fell 3.7% to $59.9 million as the combined ratio weakened 110 basis points to 85.6, reflecting higher catastrophe losses. The company ended the quarter with total investments and cash of $4.9 billion, book value per share of $19.09, and a return on equity of 24.5%.
RLI CorpRLI Corp. beat earnings estimates with premium growth and higher investment income
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