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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
JANUARY 18, 2001 (JANUARY 10, 2001)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
RLI Corp.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
ILLINOIS 0-6612 37-0889946
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
(Address of principal executive offices)
(309) 692-1000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Announced
On January 10, 2001 the Company released its earnings for the fourth
quarter and year-end 2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release dated January 10, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date: January 18, 2001
By: /s/ Michael A. Price
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Name: Michael A. Price
Title: Treasurer
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