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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 third-quarter dividend of $0.315 per share, payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026.
According to Old Republic, the indicated 2026 annual dividend of $1.26 per share represents an 8.6% increase over 2025 and marks the 45th consecutive year of dividend increases and the 85th year of uninterrupted regular payments.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced the appointment of John Paulk as Chief Operating Officer of Old Republic Excess & Surplus, reporting to President Ralph Sabbagh. According to Old Republic, Paulk brings over 20 years of executive experience in the specialty E&S insurance space.
President and CEO Craig Smiddy said Paulk will focus on optimizing business performance and driving operational excellence as the company aims to build Old Republic into a leading E&S insurer. Old Republic is a Fortune 500 specialty insurer operating property & casualty and title insurance businesses across the U.S. and Canada.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $322.3 million versus $204.4 million a year ago, or $1.31 diluted EPS versus $0.81. Net income excluding investment gains was $186.0 million versus $209.2 million, or $0.76 per diluted share versus $0.83. Net premiums and fees earned rose 5.2% to $2.10 billion and net investment income increased 6.1% to $182.0 million. The consolidated combined ratio deteriorated to 95.3% from 93.6%. Book value per share was $25.33 at June 30, 2026, up 7.2% since year-end 2025 inclusive of dividends. Annualized operating ROE was 12.1%, and capital returned to shareholders totaled $137.4 million.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced a national partnership with Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a nonprofit serving veterans, service members, military families, caregivers and families of the fallen. The partnership aims to strengthen communities by expanding access to HOPE’s whole-person programs addressing career transitions, financial wellbeing, mental health and community connection.
HOPE, celebrating its 20th anniversary, has served more than 203,000 individuals since inception, including over 49,000 in 2025, reflecting continued growth in its support for the post‑9/11 military community. Old Republic and HOPE plan to expand the collaboration nationwide so more military families can access trusted resources to build resilience and pursue their future goals.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) will release second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Management will host an earnings conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, accessible via webcast on the company website or by phone.
Old Republic (NYSE: ORI) announced approval by members of Everett Cash Mutual Insurance for conversion into stock-based ECM Insurance Company and Old Republic’s acquisition of the ECM Group.
Old Republic raised about $25 million via a common stock subscription, selling shares at $25.80, a 35% discount to a $39.70 10-day VWAP. Up to approximately 956,000 shares will be delivered at closing on July 1, 2026.
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.