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Old Republic International Corporation reports developments across its specialty insurance, property and casualty, and title insurance operations. The company’s updates commonly cover underwriting results, net investment income, combined ratio trends, loss reserve development, book value, dividends, share repurchases, and rating-agency actions affecting its insurance subsidiaries.
Old Republic also announces operating-company actions within its decentralized insurance group, including brand changes, the Lodestar Claims & Risk Services third-party administrator business, specialized property insurance expansion, and leadership changes at units such as BITCO Insurance Companies and Old Republic Professional. Its business serves commercial clients and other partners in the United States and Canada through specialized underwriting, claims administration, risk services, and title insurance capabilities.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.315 per share, payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026.
Subject to quarterly approvals, the 2026 annual dividend of $1.26 per share represents an 8.6% increase over 2025 and marks 45 consecutive years of increases and 85 years of uninterrupted payments.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced a brand refresh on April 30, 2026 that introduces a modernized corporate logo, an expanded visual system, and updated brand names for several operating companies.
Implementation will roll out through 2026 across web, marketing, signage, correspondence, and certain legal entity names; insurance company names on policies remain unchanged.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) subsidiaries received affirmed credit ratings from AM Best on April 29, 2026, with stable outlooks. Key affirmations include FSR A+ / Long-Term ICR aa- for Old Republic Insurance Companies and title affiliates, A- / a- for Old Republic Life, and A / a+ for Old Republic Canada.
AM Best cited strongest or very strong balance sheet assessments for group units, adequate or strong operating performance across affiliates, appropriate enterprise risk management, and ORTIG’s role as a steady contributor to enterprise profitability.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) reported Q1 2026 net income of $330.0 million and net income excluding investment gains of $170.5 million. Consolidated net premiums and fees earned were $1.97 billion; consolidated combined ratio was 96.6%. Book value per share was $24.53, up 2.6% since year-end 2025. Total capital returned to shareholders was $237.5 million.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced on April 13, 2026 the launch of Lodestar Claims & Risk Services, Inc. as an independent brand and standalone operating company for its third-party administrator (TPA) business. Lodestar will continue existing operations, leadership, and teams while operating under a distinct market identity.
The move positions Lodestar as a top-10 national TPA focused on claims administration and risk services across all 50 states, aimed at increasing market visibility and supporting growth for middle-market and large employers, carriers, and distribution partners.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) will report first-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on April 23, 2026 and host a conference call at 3:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Live access is available via Old Republic's website or by phone at 800-715-9871 (passcode 8649152). A replay will be available through April 30, 2026, by phone or on the website.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) is forming a new operating company, Old Republic Property, Inc., to underwrite specialized property insurance through a national retail broker distribution network. Patrick Hagerty will serve as president, bringing 20+ years of property underwriting and leadership experience.
This is the seventh specialty operating company Old Republic has launched since 2021, intended to deepen diversification and underwriting talent within its Specialty Insurance Group.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced leadership changes at BITCO Insurance Companies effective April 1, 2026. Meyer Lehman will become President and Chief Executive Officer, and Vince Lamb will move to Executive Chairman. The company describes the move as planned succession to preserve continuity and institutional knowledge.
Management continuity and succession planning were emphasized, with CEO Craig Smiddy noting confidence in Lehman's leadership and Lamb's ongoing counsel.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced senior management changes at Old Republic Professional effective March 23, 2026. Doug Wordekemper will become Chief Executive Officer of Old Republic Professional and Frank Kastelic will transition to President, Public D&O, reporting to Wordekemper.
Wordekemper brings over 25 years of Financial Lines underwriting and leadership experience, most recently as Head of Wholesale Financial Lines at a global specialist insurer. Management says the changes aim to strengthen specialty underwriting and Public D&O leadership within Old Republic Professional.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 per share, payable March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record March 9, 2026. The company said the full year's cash dividend will be $1.26 per share, an 8.6% increase versus 2025.
2026 marks the 45th consecutive year of annual dividend increases and the 85th year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments.