RLI Promotes Kevin Brownell to Vice President, Claim

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) -- RLI Corp. today announced that Kevin Brownell, Assistant Vice President, Claim, has been promoted to Vice President, Claim. In his new role, Brownell will provide executive leadership and oversight for RLI’s Casualty claim operations.

“Kevin is a respected leader with deep claims expertise, sound judgment and a strong commitment to service excellence,” said RLI Corp. Chief Operating Officer Jen Klobnak. “His contributions have helped strengthen our Casualty claim operations, enhancing technical excellence and customer service. We are confident he will continue to build on that success in his new role.”

Brownell joined RLI in 2018 as Claim Director and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Claim in 2023. He brings more than 25 years of insurance claims and legal experience to his new role. Brownell earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law.

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RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company provides deep underwriting expertise and superior service to commercial and personal lines customers nationwide. RLI’s products are offered through its insurance subsidiaries RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. All of RLI’s subsidiaries are rated A++ “Superior” by AM Best Company. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.