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Old Republic International Corporation (ORI) maintains its position as a leading provider of specialty insurance solutions through disciplined underwriting and decentralized operations. This news hub serves as the definitive source for tracking corporate developments, financial updates, and strategic initiatives at this NYSE-listed insurance enterprise.
Investors and industry professionals will find curated press releases covering earnings announcements, leadership changes, product innovations, and regulatory filings. Our aggregation includes ORI's general insurance segment updates, title insurance market expansions, and risk management advancements - all essential for understanding the company's market position.
Key updates feature quarterly financial results, dividend declarations, underwriting strategy adjustments, and technology investments in title services. The chronological organization enables efficient tracking of operational milestones while maintaining context for long-term performance analysis.
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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.
Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of 29 cents per share, payable on March 20, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2025. The projected full-year dividend for 2025 will total $1.16 per share, representing 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 a strong track record of consistent shareholder returns.
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.
