RLI SVP & CFO Thomas L. Brown Announces Retirement; Todd W. Bryant, Seth A. Davis and Kathleen A. Taylor Named to Finance Executive Leadership Positions
Bryant joined RLI in 1993 and held various positions in the accounting department before becoming Vice President, Finance & Controller in 2009.
RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. announced today the planned retirement
of Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Thomas L. Brown, on
July 1, 2019, after eight years of service with the company.
Brown joined RLI in 2011 as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
where he led the company’s financial strategy, planning and management
operations. He was promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer in 2017.
“Tom’s deep expertise and strong financial stewardship has contributed
significantly to the success of our company,” said RLI Corp. Chairman &
CEO Jonathan E. Michael. “On behalf of our board of directors and the
company, I would like to thank Tom for his leadership and contributions
over his distinguished career.”
Todd W. Bryant Promoted to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Todd W. Bryant, Vice President, Finance & Controller, has been promoted
to Chief Financial Officer and will succeed Brown when he retires in
July. Bryant joined RLI in 1993 and held various positions in the
accounting department before becoming Vice President, Finance &
Controller in 2009. Prior to joining RLI, Bryant worked at Arthur
Andersen & Co. He brings 25 years of insurance industry experience to
his new role.
Seth A. Davis Named to Vice President, Controller
Seth A. Davis, Vice President, Corporate Services, will assume the role
of Vice President, Controller on July 1. Davis will lead RLI’s corporate
financial reporting, corporate services, rating agency and tax. Davis
joined RLI in 2004 and served as Vice President, Internal Audit before
being named Vice President, Corporate Services in 2018. Davis brings 23
years of insurance industry experience to his new role.
Kathleen A. Taylor Named to Vice President, Accounting Operations
Kathleen A. Taylor, Assistant Vice President, Reinsurance Accounting and
Cash Operations has been promoted to Vice President, Accounting
Operations. In her new role, Taylor will lead RLI’s reinsurance
accounting, cash operations, accounting systems, cost allocations and
expense management. Taylor joined RLI in 2002 and held various positions
within the accounting department before being promoted to Assistant Vice
President, Reinsurance Accounting and Cash Operations in 2015. Prior to
joining RLI, Taylor worked for the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Taylor brings 22 years of insurance industry experience to her new role.
“We are fortunate to have three strong successors that will facilitate a
seamless transition in this critical area of our business,” said
Michael. “Todd, Seth and Kathleen bring a wealth of experience,
demonstrated leadership and deep understanding of RLI’s business to
their new roles. I’m confident in their ability to help drive RLI’s
future growth and continued value creation for our shareholders.”
ABOUT RLI
RLI (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving diverse, 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, RLI
Indemnity Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. RLI has
increased dividends for 44 consecutive years and delivered underwriting
profits for 23 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI and its
50-year history of financial strength, visit www.rlicorp.com.
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