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Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) generates a steady flow of news as a Fortune 500 specialty insurer focused on property & casualty and title insurance. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Chicago, the company regularly issues updates on its financial performance, capital management actions, and developments within its specialized operating companies across the United States and Canada.
On this page, readers can follow ORI news related to quarterly and annual earnings releases, earnings conference call announcements, and management’s commentary on segment performance. Old Republic frequently reports metrics such as net income, net income excluding investment gains or losses, net premiums and fees earned, combined ratios, and segment‑level results for its Specialty Insurance and Title Insurance operations.
Investors also see news on dividends and share repurchases, including declarations of regular quarterly cash dividends, special cash dividends, and authorizations of share repurchase programs. These announcements often describe the Board’s considerations regarding liquidity, capital needs, and the company’s long‑term approach to returning capital to shareholders.
Company updates extend to strategic and operational developments, such as the formation of new underwriting subsidiaries like Old Republic Environmental, Inc., and agreements to acquire specialty insurers, including the pending acquisition of Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. and affiliated companies, subject to regulatory and policyholder approvals. There are also sector‑specific items, such as endorsements of Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance as a malpractice insurance provider for professional associations.
By reviewing this news feed, users can track how Old Republic manages its specialty insurance portfolio, responds to market conditions, and communicates material events through press releases and related SEC Form 8‑K filings. Regular visits help provide context around ORI’s financial results, capital allocation decisions, and specialty insurance initiatives.
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.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) reported Q4 2025 net income of $206.3M vs. $105.1M a year ago, and net income excluding investment gains (net operating income) of $184.7M vs. $227.0M. Consolidated net premiums and fees earned rose 9.8% to $2.13B for the quarter. Net investment income was $183.8M (up 7.9%). The consolidated combined ratio widened to 96.0% from 92.7%. Book value per share was $24.21, stated as up 22.0% since year-end 2024 inclusive of declared dividends. Operating return on beginning equity was 14.1%, and total capital returned to shareholders was $742M.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) will report fourth-quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, January 22, 2026. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern the same day. Investors can join the live call on Old Republic's website or by dialing 888-510-2411 with passcode 4060501. A replay will be available by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (passcode 4060501) through Thursday, January 29, 2026 and via the company's website.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced a $2.50 per share special cash dividend payable Jan 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on Jan 2, 2026, which will return approximately $620 million to shareholders. The Board said the decision reflects the parent and insurance subsidiaries' current and foreseeable liquidity and capital needs.
The company noted $47 million of repurchases in Q4 and $864 million of remaining repurchase authorization. Management highlighted that over the past five years it has returned more than $5.0 billion to shareholders and reduced shares outstanding by over 20%.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.
The dividend brings the full-year cash dividend to $1.16 per share versus $1.06 in 2024, a 9.4% increase. 2025 marks the 44th consecutive year Old Republic increased its regular cash dividend and the 84th year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments.