RLI Announces Promotion of Blake A. Ahrens to Vice President, Inland Marine and Bob W. Hartje to Vice President, Excess Liability
RLI Corp. has announced the promotion of two key leaders, Blake A. Ahrens and Bob W. Hartje, to Vice President positions effective immediately. Ahrens, with 23 years of industry experience, takes on the role of Vice President, Inland Marine, while Hartje, who has 35 years of experience, becomes Vice President, Excess Liability. Both leaders are expected to enhance their respective product lines, supported by RLI's strong track record of underwriting profits and consistent dividend payments over 45 years.
- Promotion of Blake A. Ahrens to Vice President, Inland Marine, enhancing leadership in that segment.
- Bob W. Hartje's promotion to Vice President, Excess Liability, expected to strengthen that product line.
- Strong management and underwriting expertise from both leaders.
- RLI's history of increased dividends for 45 consecutive years, indicating financial stability.
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PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) -- RLI Corp. announced today that it has promoted two product leaders to Vice President, effective immediately.
Blake A. Ahrens, Assistant Vice President, Marine has been promoted to Vice President, Inland Marine. In his new role, he will continue to lead RLI’s Inland Marine business. Ahrens has 23 years of industry experience and holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation. He joined RLI in 2006 as Director, Underwriting and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Inland Marine in 2010. Prior to joining RLI, he served in a leadership role at Arthur J. Gallagher. Ahrens holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Truman State University and a master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis Olin School of Business.
Bob W. Hartje, Assistant Vice President, Excess Liability, has been promoted to Vice President, Excess Liability. In his new role, he will continue to lead RLI’s Excess Liability business. Hartje has 35 years of industry experience and holds the Associates in Reinsurance designation. He joined RLI in 2013 as Senior Underwriter, and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Excess Liability in 2018. Prior to RLI, he served in leadership roles at AIX Group, Quanta US Holdings and Aetna. Hartje holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Keene State College.
“Blake and Bob are outstanding leaders that have strong management ability and deep underwriting expertise,” said RLI Insurance Company President & COO Craig Kliethermes. “I am highly confident that they will both continue to further the success of their respective product lines in their enhanced leadership roles.”
ABOUT RLI
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. RLI has paid and increased regular dividends for 45 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 24 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI, visit www.rlicorp.com.
