RLI Corp. reported a significant increase in net earnings for the third quarter of 2022, primarily driven by the sale of Maui Jim, Inc. While operating earnings decreased slightly compared to the same period in 2021, the company experienced underwriting profit despite catastrophe losses related to Hurricane Ian and continued growth across all three product segments.
Net earnings were $439.9 million ($9.61 per share), compared to $29.2 million ($0.64 per share) for Q3 2021.
Operating earnings for the third quarter of 2022 were $23.0 million ($0.50 per share), compared to $25.6 million ($0.56 per share) for the same period in 2021.
Underwriting income of $8.8 million on a combined ratio of 97.0.
Net earnings include $437.7 million ($9.56 per diluted share) related to the sale of Maui Jim, Inc.
RLI's third quarter results were impacted by Hurricane Ian, but the company still managed to produce an underwriting profit. RLI also experienced continued growth across all three product segments.
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