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AM Best Upgrades Financial Strength Rating to A++ (Superior) and Revises Outlook to Stable for RLI Corp., RLI Insurance Co., Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Co.

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  • AM Best upgraded the financial strength rating to A++ (Superior) for RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company, & Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company.
  • The Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) for each RLI subsidiary were upgraded to "aa+" (Superior).
  • The ICR for parent company RLI Corp. was upgraded to "a+" (Excellent).
  • The outlook for these Credit Ratings was revised to stable from positive.
  • AM Best cited RLI's balance sheet strength, operating performance, favorable business profile, & enterprise risk management as key factors for the upgrades.
  • RLI Corp. is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty, & surety markets through its three subsidiaries.
  • All of RLI's subsidiaries now hold the A++ "Superior" rating from AM Best.
  • RLI has paid & increased regular dividends for 50 consecutive years.
  • RLI has delivered underwriting profits for 30 consecutive years.
  • The announcement was made on February 20, 2026.