$ORI

All five publicly traded title insurers reported higher year-over-year net income in 2Q, with Old Republic citing higher pretax operating income. KBW’s reactions were mixed: it cut earnings estimates and ratings for Stewart Information Services and cut estimates and price target for Fidelity National Financial, while raising estimates and price target for First American Financial. Radian Group later announced a deal to sell its title business to PLACE.

Old Republic International said John Paulk was appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Old Republic Excess & Surplus unit, reporting to President Ralph Sabbagh. The company said Paulk will focus on optimizing business performance and operational excellence, citing his 20+ years of executive experience in specialty E&S. Old Republic is a Chicago-based specialty insurer.

India’s FSSAI has banned certain alcohol brands including United Spirits’ Antiquity Blue Whisky and Royal Challenge Whisky, Mohan Rocky Springwater’s Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky and Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum, and variants of Old Monk. FSSAI says tests found artificial flavourings mimicking whiskey and rum, which it says violates 2018 regulations. Notices were issued to multiple manufacturers, per Reuters.

Simply Wall St reports Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) fell 0.4% as Q2 2026 profitability faced margin pressure. Consolidated combined ratio rose to 95.3% from 93.6%, and Specialty’s to 95.5% from 90.7%. Revenue rose to $2,503.8M and net income excl. items to $322.3M; EPS rose to $1.34.

LANGE JEFFREY (SVPUnderwriting & Distribution) sold 14,075 shares of OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP (ORI) at $43.76 ($0.62M total) on 2026-07-29.

OBERST STEPHEN J (Executive Vice President) sold 13,125 shares of OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP (ORI) at $43.96 ($0.58M total) on 2026-07-28.

Simply Wall St reports Old Republic International (ORI) Q2 2026 results: revenue rose to $2,503.8 million and net income to $322.3 million, with materially higher EPS year over year. Title Insurance premiums and fees increased about 10% to 11% and pretax income reached $56 million, offset by weaker Specialty Insurance, reserve additions, and higher technology spending. The company continued share repurchases under its Aug 2025 buyback.

Simply Wall St reports Old Republic International (ORI) posted mixed quarterly results, with stronger title insurance profitability offset by weaker specialty insurance performance. The article cites ORI buybacks and investments, including an ECM acquisition. It discusses valuation at about $42 versus a $42.29 close, with a consensus $42 target and a DCF estimate of $69.41.

Old Republic International reported Q2 2026 net income of $322.3 million versus $204.4 million a year earlier. Net premiums and fees rose to about $2.1 billion, while the combined ratio widened to 95.3%. Title underwriting income improved to $37.6 million. Specialty premiums rose, but underwriting income fell. Old Republic also closed the Everett Cash Mutual acquisition effective July 1.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) Q2 call: runoff transactional risk business saw poor claims experience, prompting $40M reserve strengthening after being put into runoff in 2024. General insurance showed favorable reserve development in property and commercial auto, and workers’ comp loss ratio 60.6%. Title insurance revenue rose to $773M (+11%) with $56M pre-tax operating income and combined ratio 95.1%.