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CHICAGO, May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) – today announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 26.5 cents per common share. This dividend is payable on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record on June 4, 2024. Subject to Board approval each quarter, the full year's cash dividend will amount to $1.06 per share compared to $0.98 paid in 2023, an 8.2% increase. 2024 marks the 43rd consecutive year that Old Republic has increase ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM10-Q ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended:March 31, 2024 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number: 001-10607 OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-2678171 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identifica ...

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NEWS RELEASE At Old Republic: At Financial Relations Board: Craig R. Smiddy, President and CEO Analysts/Investors: Joe Calabrese 212/827-3772 OLD REPUBLIC REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2024 OVERALL RESULTS | | | | | Quarters Ended March 31, | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | % Change | | Net income | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.68 | | | Net of tax investment gains | | 0.48 | | 0.07 | | | Net income excluding investment gains | $ | 0.67 | $ | 0.61 | 9.8 % | | SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (B ...

General Insurance Segment Performance - General Insurance segment revenues increased to $4,744.3 million in 2023, up 9.9% from $4,315.6 million in 2022[14] - General Insurance segment pretax income increased to $787.8 million in 2023, up 14.2% from $689.8 million in 2022[14] - General Insurance segment combined ratio improved to 90.2% in 2023 from 89.5% in 2022[20] - General Insurance net premiums earned increased by 8.2% in 2023, driven by premium rate increases, high renewal retention ratios, and new business production[35] - Commercial auto accounted for 41.0% of General Insurance's consolidated net premiums earned in 2023, while property lines grew to 11.5% of total premiums[34] - The reported loss ratio for General Insurance remained consistent at 62.0% in 2023, with favorable development in workers' compensation and commercial auto reserves[39] - Approximately 94% of General Insurance premiums are produced through independent agency or brokerage channels, with the remaining 6% obtained through direct production facilities[31] - General Insurance net premiums earned increased by 8.2% to $4,119.2 million in 2023, driven by premium rate increases, high renewal retention ratios, and new business production[204][205] - General Insurance net investment income rose by 29.3% to $462.7 million in 2023, driven by higher investment yields and a larger invested asset base[204][205] - Consolidated underwriting ratio for General Insurance improved to 90.2% in 2023, compared to 89.5% in 2022, reflecting strong profitability[205] - General Insurance segment pretax operating income increased by 14.2% to $787.8 million in 2023, driven by premium growth and investment income[205] - General Insurance loss ratio remained stable at 62.0% in 2023, with favorable development in workers' compensation and commercial auto offset by unfavorable trends in general liability[206] - General Insurance combined ratio target remains between 90% and 95% over a full underwriting cycle, reflecting the company's long-term profitability goals[207] Title Insurance Segment Performance - Title Insurance segment revenues decreased to $2,620.6 million in 2023, down 32.5% from $3,882.7 million in 2022[14] - Title Insurance segment pretax income decreased to $133.5 million in 2023, down 56.8% from $308.8 million in 2022[14] - Title Insurance segment combined ratio worsened to 97.1% in 2023 from 93.2% in 2022[20] - Title Insurance net premiums and fees earned decreased by 33.2% in 2023, driven by a drop in mortgage originations due to higher interest rates[63] - Commercial premiums represented 22% of Title Insurance premiums earned in 2023, with both direct and agency-produced revenues declining[63] - Title Insurance loss ratios remained low at 1.9% in 2023, with favorable trends in claims frequency and severity[65] - Title Insurance's premium and fee revenue is closely tied to real estate market activity, with seasonal fluctuations and impacts from mortgage interest rates[62] - 79.0% of Title Insurance premiums and fees in 2023 were accounted for by policies issued by independent title agents[88] - Title Insurance net premiums earned decreased by 33.2% to $2,562.8 million in 2023, reflecting a significant decline compared to 2022[204] - Title Insurance underwriting and related services income decreased by 71.1% to $75.4 million in 2023, reflecting significant challenges in this segment[204] - The Title Insurance segment generated $2.0 billion or 79.0% of its premium and fee income from independent title agents in 2023, making it vulnerable to shifts in agent preferences[153] - The Title Insurance segment faces risks from independent title agents' actions, including potential policy issuance beyond contractual limits or failure to adhere to underwriting standards[154] - Florida accounted for approximately 24% of the Title Insurance segment's total consolidated premium and related fee income in 2023[157] - The Title Insurance segment's commercial policies may have exposure extending into the hundreds of millions of dollars, with no reinsurance obtained for large commercial policies[158] RFIG Run-off Segment Performance - RFIG Run-off segment revenues declined to $22.7 million in 2023, down 24.3% from $30.0 million in 2022[14] - RFIG Run-off mortgage insurance business had total statutory capital of $169.5 million, including a contingency reserve of $38.4 million as of December 31, 2023[72] - RFIG Run-off's reported loss ratio improved to (66.9)% in 2023 from (75.5)% in 2022 and (5.3)% in 2021, driven by favorable reserve development[79] - The RFIG Run-off segment's loss reserves are based on reported defaults and estimates, subject to significant uncertainty due to economic conditions[159][160][161] - The RFIG Run-off segment's actual losses could exceed established reserves, potentially requiring substantial increases in reserves[162] - The company reached a definitive agreement to sell the RFIG Run-off mortgage insurance business to Arch U.S. MI Holdings Inc., expected to close in the first half of 2024[163] Consolidated Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues decreased to $7,258.3 million in 2023, down 10.2% from $8,083.7 million in 2022[14] - Consolidated pretax income decreased to $747.4 million in 2023, down 12.8% from $857.4 million in 2022[14] - Consolidated net premiums and fees earned decreased by 12.6% to $6,707.7 million in 2023, driven by a decline in Title Insurance, partially offset by growth in General Insurance[200] - Net investment income increased by 25.8% to $578.3 million in 2023, driven by higher investment yields[200] - The consolidated combined ratio for 2023 was 92.6%, with favorable loss reserve development improving the ratio by 4.6 percentage points[200] - Total capital returned to shareholders in 2023 was $806 million, comprising $276 million in dividends and $530 million in share repurchases[200] - Book value per share grew by 15.3% to $23.31 in 2023, inclusive of dividends[200] - Pretax income excluding investment losses (pretax operating income) was $938.4 million in 2023, with Title Insurance pretax operating income declining and General Insurance pretax operating income increasing[199] - Net income excluding investment gains (losses) was $749.5 million in 2023, compared to $845.1 million in 2022[197] - Diluted net income per share excluding investment gains (losses) was $2.63 in 2023, a 5.7% decrease from $2.79 in 2022[203] - Total operating revenues decreased by 10.1% to $7,449.3 million in 2023, compared to $8,284.9 million in 2022[203] - Loss and loss adjustment expenses increased by 6.4% to $2,596.6 million in 2023, while sales and general expenses decreased by 18.6% to $3,843.6 million[203] - Consolidated net investment income increased by 25.8% to $578.3 million in 2023, driven by strong performance in General Insurance and Title Insurance[204] Investment Portfolio and Income - The company's investment portfolio is focused on investment grade, publicly traded, fixed income securities and dividend paying, large capitalization, highly liquid equity securities[91] - Net investment income for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $578.3 million, $459.5 million, and $434.3 million, respectively[114] - The company's investment portfolio as of December 31, 2023, was allocated 83% to fixed income and short-term investments, and 17% to equity securities[114] - Old Republic's investment portfolio is subject to market-wide risks, including inflation, regulatory changes, and economic outlooks, which could impact future valuations[115] - The company's investment portfolio includes significant exposure to electric utilities and natural gas industries, which could be affected by climate change, leading to potential investment losses[141] Capital Management and Shareholder Returns - Dividends declared to the holding company by its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 amounted to $673.3 million, $614.6 million, and $566.7 million, respectively[121] - The company's insurance subsidiaries are generally prohibited from paying dividends to the holding company in excess of 10% of statutory surplus or a portion of statutory net income without prior regulatory approval[121] - The company repurchased 2,064,666 shares at an average price of $26.87 per share in Q4 2023, completing its $450 million share repurchase program[186] - The company's five-year total market return for common stock outperformed the S&P 500 and Peer Group, reaching $212.37 in 2023 from a $100 investment in 2018[183] Risk Management and Reserves - The Company's property and liability insurance subsidiaries establish loss reserves to cover reported claims, IBNR claims, and direct and indirect costs[42] - Old Republic's exposure to A&E claims is difficult to quantify due to long reporting delays and uncertainties in litigation history[51] - Old Republic's consolidated favorable development of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses was $305.8 million, $282.6 million, and $210.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively[111] - Old Republic's loss reserves are based on estimates and could be adversely affected if actual insured losses exceed these estimates[109] - The company depends on reinsurance to manage risks, but the availability and cost of reinsurance are subject to market conditions beyond its control[148][150] Regulatory and Compliance - The company is subject to evolving U.S. privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, including the NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation amendments adopted in 2023[99] - The company is subject to extensive governmental regulations, and non-compliance could result in penalties, fines, or suspensions, adversely affecting its financial condition[135][137] Cybersecurity and Technology - Cybersecurity incidents and technology breaches could disrupt operations, result in financial losses, and expose the company to additional liabilities[123][124] - The company's cybersecurity strategy is overseen by a Chief Information Security Officer with 26 years of experience, supported by enterprise-wide monitoring and third-party assessments[168][172] - The company's reliance on IT systems is critical, and failure to keep pace with technological advancements could impair its competitive position and increase costs[134] Competitive Landscape - The company faces intense competition from specialty insurance companies, underwriting agencies, intermediaries, and larger financial services companies, which could reduce its market share and premium revenues[129] - The company's growth strategy includes investments in new underwriting subsidiaries, but these ventures may not meet growth and profitability targets, risking significant capital losses[130][132] Climate Change and Catastrophic Risks - Climate change could impact the company's liability insurance business, particularly in workers' compensation and vehicle liability, with potential long-term effects on pricing and underwriting[140] - The company's General Insurance segment is exposed to catastrophic losses from natural disasters and terrorism, with potential non-reinsured losses exceeding coverage limits[144][146] Life and Accident Insurance - The company's life and accident insurance business generated net premium revenues of $9.1 million in 2023, down from $9.6 million in 2022 and $11.0 million in 2021[81] - Term life insurance premiums earned were $3.8 million in 2023, compared to $3.9 million in 2022 and $4.8 million in 2021, with production terminated as of year-end 2004[81] Geographic Distribution of Premiums - Consolidated direct premiums written in the United States were distributed as follows in 2023: Northeast 11.3%, Southeast 22.2%, Western 14.6%, Southwest 13.0%, and foreign (principally Canada) 2.7%[85] Human Resources and Talent - The company has approximately 9,200 associates, with significant competition for talent in the insurance industry[102] Corporate Structure and Operations - The company's operations are divided into three segments: General Insurance, Title Insurance, and RFIG Run-off, with a small life and accident insurance business included in Corporate & Other[188] - The company's common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "ORI," with 1,924 registered holders as of January 31, 2024[180]

Company Overview - Old Republic has a history dating back 100 years and has been listed on the NYSE since 1990[3] - The company has a track record of 82 years of uninterrupted cash dividends[3] - Since December 31, 2016, the company has allocated $42 billion to dividends and share repurchases[3] Financial Performance - Q4 2023 operating EPS was $069, a 14% decrease from $080 in Q4 2022[8] - Net premiums and fees earned in Q4 2023 were $174 billion, a 5% decrease[8] - Book value per share was $2331, representing a 153% increase from year-end 2022 when adding back dividends[8] - The combined ratio for Q4 2023 was 933, up 37 points from the previous year[8] Business Segments - General Insurance generated $47 billion in operating revenue in 2023[38] - Title Insurance generated $26 billion in operating revenue in 2023[12] - The Title Insurance segment's equity was $10 billion as of December 31, 2023, supporting $26 billion of revenue[20] Investment Portfolio & Capital - The investment portfolio is high-grade, with 99% investment grade fixed income[45] - Share repurchases amounted to $530 million in 2023[8, 42] - Subsidiary dividend capacity was $925 million in 2023[42]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM10-Q ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended:September 30, 2023 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Security Exchange Act of 1934 Commission File Number: 001-10607 OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-2678171 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identi ...