While the company experienced significant growth in investment income and general insurance, challenges were notable in title insurance and financial indemnity. The decline in pretax operating income and increased combined ratio indicate some pressures, despite positive capital management actions.
Company Guidance
During the Old Republic International (ORI) third-quarter 2024 earnings call, the company reported several key metrics and provided guidance on their performance. Consolidated pretax operating income was $229 million, a decrease from $251 million in the same quarter of the previous year, with a consolidated combined ratio of 95%, up from 92% in 2023. The General Insurance segment produced $197 million in pretax operating income, down from $216 million, with a combined ratio of 94% compared to 89% last year. Title Insurance faced headwinds from high mortgage interest rates but still generated $40 million in pretax operating income, maintaining a combined ratio of 96.7%. The company emphasized its conservative reserving practices, expecting to achieve their tenth consecutive year of favorable loss reserve development. Net operating income for the quarter was reported at $183 million, with earnings per share relatively flat at $0.71. Net written premiums in General Insurance rose 16%, driven by strong renewal retentions and new business growth, particularly in the Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines, which increased by 21% in the quarter. The company also repurchased $165 million worth of shares during the quarter, with $385 million remaining in their current repurchase program. Looking forward, Old Republic remains focused on managing for the long run, investing in technology, and anticipating continued solid growth and profitability in General Insurance for the remainder of 2024.
Net Investment Income Increase
Net investment income increased 17% in the quarter driven by higher yields on the bond portfolio.
General Insurance Growth
General Insurance net written premiums were up 16% in the quarter with strong renewal retentions and rate increases.
Title Insurance Positive Signs
Title Insurance experienced a 4% increase in premium and fee revenue, and commercial direct new title orders were up 11% compared to third quarter 2023.
Capital Management
Paid about $67 million in dividends and repurchased $165 million worth of shares, with continued repurchases into the following quarter.
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Old Republic International (ORI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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ORI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 24, 2024
$33.57
$32.76
-2.41%
Jul 25, 2024
$29.73
$30.37
+2.15%
Apr 25, 2024
$27.97
$27.71
-0.93%
Jan 25, 2024
$27.79
$25.19
-9.36%
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