On February 5, 2009, RLI Corp. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2009, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2009. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is the press release issued by RLI Corp.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                 Description

99.1           Press Release dated February 5, 2009.
               This Exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 hereof and should not
               be deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.