RLI founder Gerald Stephens celebrated as innovator and philanthropist
"Jerry was a visionary leader whose passion for the specialty insurance business was inspirational to the thousands of employees, insurance producers, business partners and community partners his life touched during his more than 50 years in the insurance industry. He was also a dedicated philanthropist who cared deeply about his community," said RLI CEO
Stephens served as company president for 39 years before retiring in 2011 as chairman of the board.
The RLI story began after Stephens returned home following his Army service in
In 1961, he founded
In 1996, the company merged its RLI Vision Product Division with
Stephens also served on the boards for many
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