RLI Corp. Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript: Key Takeaways and Highlights

RLI Corp. reported Q3 2025 earnings, with President and CEO Craig Kliethermes discussing the company's performance. The conference call included a presentation by management and Q&A with analysts. RLI's operating earnings and earnings per share from operations are non-GAAP measures that exclude realized and unrealized gains or losses on equity securities. The company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q provide more information on risk factors and financial results.

RLI Corp. (RLI) reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Monday, October 21, 2025, with President and CEO Craig Kliethermes highlighting the company's performance during the earnings call. The company's operating earnings and earnings per share (EPS) from operations are non-GAAP measures, excluding realized and unrealized gains or losses on equity securities.

The company reported third-quarter operating earnings of $0.83 per share, supported by solid underwriting performance and a 12% increase in investment income RLI outlines disciplined market approach as book value per share rises 26% year-to-date^[3]. On a GAAP basis, third-quarter net earnings totaled $1.35 per share, an improvement from $1.03 per share in Q3 2024. The combined ratio improved to 85.1% from 89.6% last year, reflecting continued underwriting profitability RLI outlines disciplined market approach as book value per share rises 26% year-to-date^[3].

Property posted a 60% combined ratio with an 11% decline in gross premiums, aided by the absence of hurricane losses and favorable prior year's reserve development. Casualty saw gross premiums advance 8% and a combined ratio of 98%, with $8 million in favorable reserve development. Surety's gross premium decreased 3% year-over-year, with a combined ratio of 85% RLI outlines disciplined market approach as book value per share rises 26% year-to-date^[3].

Investment income was up 12%, with operating cash flow of $179 million assisting new fixed income purchases. Book value per share increased 26% from year-end 2024, reflecting strong performance across segments RLI outlines disciplined market approach as book value per share rises 26% year-to-date^[3].

During the Q&A session, analysts focused on margin improvements, expense trends, and product line dynamics. Management maintained a disciplined approach, emphasizing vigilance, underwriting discipline, and adaptability as critical factors for long-term success. The company did not provide explicit forward-looking EPS or revenue guidance but reiterated confidence in their disciplined approach and ongoing investments RLI outlines disciplined market approach as book value per share rises 26% year-to-date^[3].

The company's full-year 2025 revenue is expected to be $1.70 billion, with earnings of $3.55 per share. For 2026, revenue estimates have declined to $1.76 billion, and earnings estimates have increased to $3.31 per share RLI Corp (RLI) Q3 2025 Earnings Report Preview: What to Look For^[1]. Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for RLI Corp. in one year is $76.28, suggesting an upside of 27.92% from the current price of $59.63 RLI Corp (RLI) Q3 2025 Earnings Report Preview: What to Look For^[1].