Old Republic International Corporation

Chicago-based insurer offering specialty commercial and title insurance

What Old Republic does

Old Republic sells insurance to businesses in the United States and Canada, covering risks like commercial vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, liability claims and property damage. It also sells title insurance, which protects home and property buyers and their lenders if problems with legal ownership come up after a real estate purchase.

How Old Republic makes money

It earns premiums by underwriting specialty commercial insurance and title insurance, and makes money when premiums exceed claims and expenses. It also earns fees from escrow, closing and other real estate transaction services.

Products & services

• Commercial auto insurance
• Workers' compensation insurance
• General liability and financial indemnity (D&O, E&O, fidelity, surety)
• Home and auto warranty coverage
• Title insurance
• Escrow closing and construction disbursement services