Form 8-K RLI CORP For: Jun 20
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2016
RLI Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois |
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001-09463 |
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37-0889946 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification No.) |
9025 North Lindbergh Drive, Peoria, IL |
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61615 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (309) 692-1000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(d) On June 20, 2016, the RLI Corp. (“RLI”) Board of Directors (“Board”) appointed Robert P. Restrepo, Jr. as a member of the Board, effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Restrepo will serve as a member of the Board’s Executive Resources and Strategy Committees. The Board has determined that Mr. Restrepo is an independent director under applicable rules of the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Restrepo will stand for election at RLI’s next annual shareholders’ meeting in May 2017.
As a non-employee member of the Board, Mr. Restrepo will receive compensation pursuant to RLI’s standard arrangements for non-employee directors.
Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release issued by RLI relating to Mr. Restrepo’s appointment as director.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated June 20, 2016 (this Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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RLI CORP. |
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Date: June 20, 2016 |
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/s/ Daniel O. Kennedy |
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Daniel O. Kennedy |
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Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release date June 20, 2016 (this Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02 hereof and should not be deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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RLI APPOINTS ROBERT RESTREPO, JR. TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PEORIA, ILLINOIS, June 20, 2016 -- RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today that Robert P. Restrepo, Jr. has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 1st, 2016, for a term expiring at RLI’s next shareholders’ meeting in May, 2017, at which time he will stand for re-election.
Restrepo led State Auto Insurance Companies in Columbus, OH, as Chairman, CEO and President, and formerly served as Senior Vice President of Insurance Operations for Main Street America Group in Jacksonville, FL. He is an accomplished executive with more than 35 years of insurance industry experience, including leadership positions at Allmerica Financial, Travelers Property & Casualty and Aetna Life & Casualty. Restrepo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.
“We are pleased to welcome Bob to our board of directors,” said RLI Corp. Chairman & CEO Jonathan E. Michael. “His broad finance and risk management experience, strong leadership and extensive property and casualty background will be an asset to our organization, our customers and shareholders.”
ABOUT RLI
RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving diverse, niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company provides deep underwriting expertise and superior service to commercial and personal lines customers nationwide. RLI’s products are offered through its insurance subsidiaries RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. All of RLI’s subsidiaries are rated A+ “Superior” by A.M. Best Company, a distinction held by fewer than 10 percent of property and casualty insurance companies in the U.S. RLI has paid and increased dividends for 41 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 20 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI and its 50-year history of financial strength, visit www.rlicorp.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Aaron Jacoby
Vice President, Corporate Development
309-693-5880
[email protected]
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