RLI's Jonathan E. Michael to speak at insurance conference

PEORIA, ILLINOIS, January 11, 2010, RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) -- RLI Corp. President & CEO Jonathan E. Michael is scheduled to speak at the New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) 14th Annual Insurance Conference on Monday, February 8. The event will be held at the NYSSA facility in New York City. A live webcast can be accessed from the NYSSA website.

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 28 of the last 32 years, including the last 13. 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 John Robison, RLI Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer at (309) 693-5846 or at john.robison@rlicorp.com or visit our website at www.rlicorp.com.

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