Chicago – – September 18, 2026 -- Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI) has entered a national charitable partnership with the American Red Cross through its Disaster Responder Program, committing advance funding to strengthen the humanitarian organization's emergency-response capacity.
Red Cross handles 60,000 disasters annually across the US
The American Red Cross responds to roughly 60,000 disaster events each year nationwide, delivering shelter, meals, emotional support, relief supplies and recovery resources to affected families. The Disaster Responder Program pools advance contributions from corporate members to fund the personnel, infrastructure, supply chains, technology and training the Red Cross needs to mobilize quickly when disasters strike.
Old Republic CEO cites growing frequency of extreme weather events
"Old Republic is dedicated to supporting the Red Cross and its vital work to better the communities where our employees live and work," said Craig R. Smiddy, President and CEO of Old Republic. Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross, said proactive corporate support from members like Old Republic strengthens the organization's readiness as more families turn to it during extreme weather emergencies.
Old Republic signals plans to expand the partnership over time
The insurer said it intends to grow its involvement with the Red Cross through the Disaster Responder Program, aiming to support preparedness, response and recovery efforts for individuals, families and communities across the country.