On August 20, 2009, RLI Corp. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.27 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2009, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 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 August 20, 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.