Old Republic International Corporation is an insurance holding company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1923, it has built a long-running presence in U.S. insurance markets by operating through specialized insurance subsidiaries rather than a single monolithic carrier.
The company’s footprint is largely North American, serving customers across the United States and Canada through a decentralized structure designed to spread risk across many distinct insurance niches. This approach emphasizes specialization by coverage type and industry, with operating units that are positioned as subject-matter experts in their respective fields.
Old Republic’s core business is insurance underwriting and related risk management services, spanning a wide range of specialty property-and-casualty coverages and title-related products. In practice, it organizes its operations around two primary areas: Specialty Insurance and Title Insurance.
Within title insurance, the company is known through the Old Republic Title brand, which provides title insurance and settlement services supporting residential and commercial real-estate transactions. Across its broader insurance subsidiaries, Old Republic highlights long-term stewardship and a culture centered on integrity and accountability, aligning with its “managing for the long run” positioning.
On the growth side, Old Republic has historically expanded by building new specialty businesses and pursuing acquisitions while continuing to invest in its people and technology to support underwriting and service delivery. This steady, diversification-focused model is meant to keep the organization resilient across different economic and industry cycles.