ORI (ORI) CEO Craig Smiddy surrenders shares to cover tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP President & CEO Craig R. Smiddy reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of previously granted restricted stock awards, 11,643 shares of common stock were surrendered at $40.10 per share to cover tax liabilities, rather than being sold on the open market. Following this transaction, he directly holds 133,189 shares of common stock and also has an indirect holding of 45,519 shares through an ORI 401(k) plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Smiddy Craig R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

307 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60601

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP [ ORI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/16/2026		F(1)		11,643	D	$40.1	133,189	D
Common Stock								45,519	I	By ORI 401K

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Surrender of shares to cover tax liability for the vesting of previously granted Restricted Stock Awards.

Remarks:

	By Victoria Pool, Power of Attorney for Craig R. Smiddy	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ORI CEO Craig Smiddy report on this Form 4?

Craig Smiddy reported a tax-withholding disposition, surrendering 11,643 ORI shares at $40.10 each. The shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock awards, not sold through an open-market trade.

Was the ORI insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. Shares were surrendered to cover tax liabilities triggered by vesting restricted stock awards, a common administrative step rather than a discretionary sale into the market.

How many ORI shares does Craig Smiddy hold after this Form 4 event?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Craig Smiddy directly holds 133,189 ORI shares. He also has an indirect interest in 45,519 shares held through an ORI 401(k) plan, as reported in the filing.

What does the footnote in Craig Smiddy’s ORI Form 4 explain?

The footnote states that shares were surrendered to cover tax liability from vesting previously granted Restricted Stock Awards. This clarifies the disposition was a tax-related event connected to compensation, not a voluntary open-market sale.

How is the ORI 401(k) position reported in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows an indirect holding entry of 45,519 ORI shares labeled “By ORI 401K.” This line reflects shares associated with a 401(k) plan, separate from Craig Smiddy’s directly held shares.