Old Republic International prices $550M senior notes offering to refinance 2026 debt maturity

Filed May 13, 2026 · ~2 min read

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  Company will use net proceeds of $550 million to repay its 3.875% senior notes maturing August 2026, with any remainder for general corporate purposes. This is a refinancing transaction replacing existing debt coming due.

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  The notes are structurally subordinated to approximately $19.2 billion in policy liabilities held by the company's insurance subsidiaries as of March 31, 2026. Noteholders have no claim on subsidiary assets until those policy obligations are satisfied.

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  The holding company depends entirely on dividends from regulated insurance subsidiaries to service debt. Based on year-end 2025 data, subsidiaries can pay up to $984.8 million in dividends during 2026 without regulatory approval; $195.7 million has already been paid.

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