Daily Market Updates: RLI’s casualty book keeps growing, but reserve releases are doing the heavy lifting

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RLI’s casualty book keeps growing, but reserve releases are doing the heavy lifting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Health Insurance

The specialty insurer’s largest segment is now barely profitable on its own, raising questions about where specialty casualty pricing is heading

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