RLI Corp. News

RLI Names Handzel VP, Chief Claim Officer

Peoria, Illinois-based RLI Corp. has appointed Bob Handzel as vice president, chief claim officer. Handzel will be responsible for successful claims handling and resolution for the corporation’s diverse insurance programs. He replaces Don Driscoll, who has transitioned to an executive …

UPDATE 2: Global Re/Insurers Estimate Price Tag of Q3 Hurricanes & Quakes

Losses from Hurricane Maria and other recent 2017 natural catastrophes, including Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the Mexico City earthquakes and other events, have led global insurers and reinsurers to issue profit warnings. Below are statements from insurers and reinsurers in …

RLI Hires Fowler as VP, Chief Information Officer

RLI Corp. in Peoria, Ill., has added Bryan Fowler to serve as its new vice president, chief information officer (CIO). Fowler will be responsible for leading RLI’s IT strategy and initiatives to support company business goals. He comes to RLI …

RLI Promotes McLaughlin to VP, Chief Claim Counsel; Casey to Retire

Peoria, Ill.-based specialty insurer RLI Corp. is promoting Betsy McLaughlin to vice president, chief claim counsel, effective April 1. McLaughlin is assuming the responsibilities of Brian J. Casey, retires on March 31. Casey will continue to serve in an advisory …

Meyer Promoted to Transportation Division President at RLI

Peoria, Ill.-based specialty insurer, RLI Corp., promoted Dan Meyer to president of the RLI Transportation Division. Meyer succeeds Dave Dunn, who recently departed the company to pursue other opportunities. Meyer joined RLI in 2000 as a claim manager and transitioned …

Meyer to Succeed Dunn as President of RLI Transportation Division

Specialty insurer RLI Corp. announced that Dan Meyer has been promoted to president, RLI Transportation Division. Meyer succeeds Dave Dunn, who recently departed the company to pursue other opportunities. On June 14, it was announced Dunn had been appointed president …

RLI Promotes Johnson to VP, Branch Operations

Peoria, Ill.-based specialty insurer, RLI Corp., has promoted Jill Johnson to vice president, Branch Operations. 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, …

RLI Promotes 2 in Claim Department

Peoria, Ill.-based specialty property/casualty insurer RLI Corp. has promoted two leaders within the claim department. Andrea Dean, assistant vice president, Claim counsel, has been promoted to vice president, Claim counsel. Dean will continue to be responsible for managing claim-related litigation …

Illinois-Based RLI Promotes 4 in Claim Department

Specialty insurer, RLI Corp., based in Peoria, Ill., has promoted several leaders within the claim department. Don Driscoll, vice president, claim, has been promoted to vice president, chief claim officer. Driscoll will retain responsibility for management oversight of the claim …

RLI Promotes Drees to VP, Casualty Brokerage

Peoria, Ill.-based specialty insurer RLI Corp. has promoted Dennis Drees to vice president, casualty brokerage. Drees will lead RLI’s primary and excess/umbrella surplus lines business units. Drees joined RLI in 1994 and held various roles in the casualty division until …