RLI announces $15 million Peoria office campus renovation

 
                PEORIA, ILLINOIS, January 27, 2012 -- RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today a $15 million renovation
project to upgrade its Peoria office campus facilities.   
 
Founded in Peoria in 1965, RLI currently has 360 employees in its local office and nearly 900 employees nationwide. The
multi-year renovation project will modernize the company’s headquarters, claim, surety and specialty markets buildings and create
more open, collaborative work space. Contemporary, sophisticated design elements will be integrated to reflect the company’s
entrepreneurial culture, innovative business model, and bold brand.     
 
“This project allows us to make necessary improvements to our facilities while developing a work environment reflective of
RLI’s unique culture,” said RLI Corp. Chairman & CEO Jonathan E. Michael. “With this investment in our company headquarters, we
affirm our interest in maintaining a strong local presence and contributing to the economic vitality of Peoria.”       
 
RLI’s Peoria office campus renovation will generate over 100 local design, construction trades, and construction
management jobs throughout the course of the planning and building renovation process. Dewberry will lead architectural design
services and Mangieri Companies, Inc. will serve as the construction manager for the project.  
   
  RLI, a specialty insurance company, offers a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety bonds
serving niche or underserved markets. RLI operates in all 50 states from office locations across the country. RLI’s insurance
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’s newest subsidiary, Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company,
is rated A “Excellent” by A.M. Best Company.  
   
  For additional information, contact Jeff Fick, Vice President, Human Resources at 309-692-1000 x5677 or at
jeff.fick@rlicorp.com or visit our website at www.rlicorp.com.