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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 Title and Qualia Labs have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at transforming digital closing experiences in the title industry. As part of the initiative, Qualia will acquire Old Republic Title's RamQuest and E-Closing platforms. The partnership combines Qualia's cutting-edge technology solutions with Old Republic Title's 117 years of industry experience.
The collaboration focuses on delivering enhanced value and efficiency to clients and stakeholders. Old Republic Title will utilize Qualia's title production offerings to support its direct division, agents, and customers. Both companies emphasize the partnership's role in leveraging AI advancements and technological evolution in the title industry.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results. Fourth quarter net income per diluted share was $0.42, down from $0.69 last year, while net operating income per diluted share increased to $0.90 from $0.69. The company achieved consolidated pretax operating income of $285.0M for Q4 and $999.8M for the full year.
Key highlights include: consolidated net premiums and fees earned increased 11.4% in Q4 and 9.0% for the full year; net investment income grew 9.8% in Q4 and 16.4% annually; Q4 consolidated combined ratio improved to 92.7% from 93.3% last year. The company returned $733M to shareholders during Q4 and $1,708M during 2024 through dividends and share repurchases. Book value per share was $22.84, up 11.1% including dividends declared (including a special $2.00 per share dividend).
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 financial results release and conference call schedule. The company will release its Q4 2024 results before market opening on Thursday, January 23. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day.
Investors can access the call live through Old Republic's website or by dialing 888-510-2411 with passcode 4060501. A replay will be available until January 30, 2025, accessible via phone at 1-800-770-2030 using the same passcode, or through the company's website.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) announced the formation of a new underwriting subsidiary, Old Republic Cyber, Inc., focused on providing Cyber and Technology Errors and Omission (E&O) insurance products. The company appointed CJ Pruzinsky as President and Kevin McGowan as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, both bringing extensive cyber underwriting experience from companies like AIG, Beazley, and Resilience.
CEO Craig R. Smiddy emphasized that this expansion aligns with their specialty strategy and focus on underwriting excellence. This marks Old Republic's seventh new specialty company launch in the past nine years, further diversifying the Old Republic General Insurance Group's portfolio.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 3, 2025, returning approximately $500 million to shareholders. The company has purchased $174 million under a $1.1 billion share repurchase program, with $240 million remaining available.
Since December 31, 2019, ORI has returned over $4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. The company's current annualized regular cash dividend rate of $1.06 per share represents an 8.2% increase from 2023, marking the 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases and 83rd year of uninterrupted regular dividend payments.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) announced a quarterly cash dividend of 26.5 cents per share, payable on December 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on December 6, 2024. The full year's cash dividend totals $1.06 per share, representing an 8.2% increase from 2023's 98 cents per share. This marks the company's 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases and 83rd year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) reported Q3 2024 results with pretax income of $426.9 million, up significantly from $63.9 million in Q3 2023. Net income was $338.9 million ($1.32 per diluted share) compared to $52.6 million ($0.19) last year. Excluding investment gains/losses, net operating income was $182.7 million ($0.71 per share) vs $200.2 million ($0.72) in Q3 2023.
Key highlights include: consolidated net premiums and fees earned increased 9.6%, net investment income rose 17.3%, and the combined ratio was 95.0%. Book value per share reached $25.71, up 13.7% year-to-date. The company returned $232 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced its upcoming financial results release and conference call for the third quarter of 2024. The company will report its financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 24. Following the release, ORI will host a conference call at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.
Investors and interested parties can access the call live through Old Republic's website at www.oldrepublic.com or by dialing 800-715-9871 with passcode 4060501. For those unable to attend the live call, a replay will be available until October 31, 2024, accessible by dialing 1-800-770-2030 with the same passcode. The replay will also be available on the company's website.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 26.5 cents per share, payable on September 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 6, 2024. This announcement marks the 43rd consecutive year of dividend increases and the 83rd year of uninterrupted regular cash dividend payments for the company.
Subject to Board approval each quarter, the full year's cash dividend for 2024 will amount to $1.06 per share, representing an 8.2% increase from the 98 cents per share paid in 2023. This consistent dividend growth demonstrates Old Republic's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) reported results for Q2 and the first half of 2024. Q2 pretax income excluding investment gains was $253.8M, up 11.6% YoY, while H1 pretax income was $485.4M, up 7.8% YoY. Net income for Q2 was $91.8M, down from $155.5M YoY; H1 net income was $408.6M, up from $355.4M. Q2 net operating income per diluted share was $0.76, a 22.6% increase. General Insurance pretax operating income rose by 9.9% in Q2, while Title Insurance saw a 32.5% increase. Net premiums and fees earned grew by 9.0% in Q2. However, investment losses were substantial, with pretax investment losses of $140.5M. The combined ratio for Q2 was 93.5%, up from 92.6% YoY. Book value per share increased to $23.59. Despite some positive metrics, a significant decline in investment gains impacted overall profitability.
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