Old Republic Stock Price, News & Analysis

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 29 cents per share, payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 5, 2025. The projected full-year dividend of $1.16 per share represents a 9.4% increase from 2024's $1.06 per share.

This marks the company's 44th consecutive year of dividend increases and its 84th year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments, demonstrating ORI's long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income of $204.4 million, up significantly from $91.8 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved net operating income of $209.2 million, a 3.3% increase year-over-year, with earnings per diluted share rising 9.2% to $0.83.

Key highlights include consolidated net premiums and fees earned of nearly $2 billion (up 11.0%), net investment income of $171.5 million (up 2.4%), and a consolidated combined ratio of 93.6%. The company's book value per share increased 12.6% to $25.14 since year-end 2024, with an impressive annualized operating return on equity of 14.6%.

The Specialty Insurance segment showed particularly strong performance with a 14.6% increase in net premiums earned and a favorable combined ratio of 90.7%, while the Title Insurance segment faced some challenges with lower pretax operating income despite revenue growth.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced key leadership changes at its subsidiary, Old Republic Surety Company. Steve Denault (59) has been appointed as President, while Alan Pavlic (65) has been named CEO, effective immediately.

Denault joined Old Republic in January 2025, bringing 33 years of experience from COUNTRY Financial, where he served as EVP and COO (2019) and CEO Advisor (2024). Pavlic, who joined in 2005 as SVP, Claims General Counsel, has been serving as President since 2013.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 results before market opening on Thursday, July 24, 2025, followed by a conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Investors can access the live call through Old Republic's website or by dialing 888-510-2411 (passcode: 4060501). A replay will be available until July 31, 2025, via phone (1-800-770-2030, passcode: 4060501) or the company's website.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2025. The projected full-year dividend for 2025 will total $1.16 per share, representing a 9.4% increase from the $1.06 per share paid in 2024. This marks Old Republic's 44th consecutive year of dividend increases and its 84th year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced key leadership changes at its subsidiary BITCO Insurance Companies. Meyer Lehman, 50, will assume the role of President effective May 1, while Vince Lamb, 62, will continue serving as Chief Executive Officer.

The succession plan demonstrates strategic leadership development at BITCO, with Craig R. Smiddy, Old Republic International's President and CEO, expressing confidence in the transition. Since joining BITCO in 2023, Lehman has demonstrated strong performance in:

• Driving growth initiatives
• Improving profitability
• Enhancing operational excellence

This leadership structure, combining Lehman's appointment as President while maintaining Lamb as CEO, aims to ensure continuity in BITCO's operations. The company remains focused on delivering specialized insurance solutions to its agents, brokers, and customers.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) reported its Q1 2025 financial results with mixed performance. The company achieved net income of $245.0 million, down from $316.7 million in the previous year. However, net operating income increased by 9.2% to $201.7 million.

Key highlights include:

• Net operating income per diluted share rose 20.9% to $0.81
• Consolidated net premiums and fees earned grew 12.1% to over $1.8 billion
• Net investment income increased 4.0% to $170.7 million
• Combined ratio improved to 93.7% from 94.3%
• Book value per share reached $24.19, up 7.2% since year-end 2024

The Specialty Insurance segment showed strong performance with a 13.0% increase in net premiums earned, driven by premium rate increases and high renewal retention. The Title Insurance segment saw a 10.9% growth in net premiums and fees earned, with commercial premiums up 27%.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of 'aa-' for Old Republic Insurance Companies and Old Republic Title Insurance Group. The outlook remains stable for these ratings.

Additionally, AM Best has upgraded Old Republic Life Insurance Company's (ORL) ratings, with FSR improving to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and Long-Term ICR to 'a-' from 'bbb+', with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects ORL's sustained favorable operating performance and positive underwriting results.

The ratings reflect Old Republic's strongest balance sheet strength, strong operating performance, favorable business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. As one of the top 50 property/casualty insurers in the United States, the group specializes in commercial auto and workers' compensation, with expanding product capabilities.

Old Republic International (ORI) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for April 24, 2025. The company will announce its financial results before market opening, followed by a conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Investors can access the call through the company's website at www.oldrepublic.com or by phone at 888-596-4144 using passcode 4060501. A replay will be available through May 1, 2025, accessible via phone at 1-800-770-2030 with the same passcode.