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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):    April 17, 2003



RLI Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois
(State or other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
  0-6612
(Commission File Number)
  37-0889946
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

9025 North Lindberg Drive
Peoria, Illinois 61615

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    
(309) 692-1000




Item 7.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.
  Exhibit

99.1   Press Release, dated April 17, 2003 (furnished pursuant to Item 9).


Item 9.    Information Provided Under Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition)

        On April 17, 2003, RLI Corp. announced its results of operations for the first quarter of 2003. Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a press release by RLI Corp. announcing its first quarter results.

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SIGNATURE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.


 

 

RLI CORP.

 

 

By: /s/ JOSEPH E. DONDANVILLE

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date:    April 17, 2003

 

 

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Exhibit No.
  Exhibit

99.1   Press Release, dated April 17, 2003 (furnished pursuant to Item 9).

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