Our Acquisition Strategy

RLI is looking for:

• Bolt-on acquisitions that supplement existing products
• Companies that provide a unique entry-point to a new product line
• Focused targets operating in only a few main specialty products
• Commercial products in the E&S or specialty admitted markets
• The ability to perpetuate existing underwriting talent
• Limited, or quantifiable, balance sheet risk
• Insurance companies; MGAs that can be converted to an underwriting business model
• A proven track record, or an opportunity to leverage RLI’s track record
• Companies that can support RLI’s continued ability to deliver sub-100 combined ratios in all market cycles
• Deal sizes preferably in the $20 million to $250 million range