RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) -- RLI Corp. announced today that it has promoted Jill Johnson to Vice President, Branch Operations, effective immediately. She will continue to maintain oversight responsibility for RLI’s branch operations and product support for RLI’s transactional business.

Johnson joined RLI in 1993 as Underwriter, Specialty Markets and held various roles within the underwriting department before transitioning to an operations role in 2004. She was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Operations in 2004. Prior to joining RLI, she served in underwriting and marketing roles at CIGNA, Pearl & Associates and Pekin Insurance Company. Johnson has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and extensive underwriting and insurance operations expertise.

“During her tenure at RLI, Jill’s leadership, operations experience and commitment to customers have been tremendous assets to our organization,” said RLI Insurance Company President & COO Craig Kliethermes. “Her skills and track record of success will serve her well in her new role.”

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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 40 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 19 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI and its 50-year history of financial strength, visit www.rlicorp.com.