Old Republic International (US:ORI) Prnewswireยท2025-10-23 11:00Overall Results - Old Republic International Corporation reported a net income of $279.5 million for Q3 2025, down from $338.9 million in Q3 2024, representing a decrease of 17.5% [2][3] - Net income excluding investment gains was $196.7 million, an increase of 7.7% from $182.7 million in the previous year [2][3] - The consolidated combined ratio for Q3 2025 was 95.3%, slightly higher than 95.0% in Q3 2024 [2][3] Financial Highlights - Consolidated net premiums and fees earned reached $2.1 billion, an increase of 8.1% year-over-year [3][5] - Net investment income rose to $182.6 million, reflecting a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year [3][5] - Book value per share increased to $26.19, up 14.7% from $22.84 at year-end 2024 [2][3] Specialty Insurance Segment - Specialty Insurance net premiums earned increased by 8.1% for the quarter and 11.8% for the first nine months, driven by premium rate increases and high renewal retention ratios [9][10] - The current year loss ratio for Specialty Insurance was flat at 43.6%, while prior year loss reserve development contributed positively [11][12] - The combined ratio for Specialty Insurance was reported at 94.8%, indicating strong underwriting performance [12] Title Insurance Segment - Title Insurance net premiums earned showed an increase of 8.3% for the quarter, contributing to overall revenue growth [7][9] - The segment's performance was supported by favorable market conditions and effective underwriting strategies [9][10] Investment Performance - The increase in net investment income was attributed to higher investment yields and a larger asset base [10] - Total capital returned to shareholders amounted to $115 million, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder value [3][5]