September 16, 2026 — Old Republic International Corporation today announced a national charitable partnership with the American Red Cross through its Disaster Responder Program. The partnership reflects Old Republic's longstanding commitment to strengthening communities by helping the Red Cross remain prepared to respond before disasters strike.
The Red Cross responds to about 60,000 disasters across the United States each year, providing safe shelter, meals, emotional support, relief supplies, and recovery resources for people affected by emergencies. Through the Disaster Responder Program, advance support from members helps the Red Cross maintain the people, infrastructure, supplies, technology, and training needed to respond at a moment's notice.
“Old Republic is dedicated to supporting the Red Cross and its vital work to better the communities where our employees live and work,” shared Craig R. Smiddy, Old Republic’s president and chief executive officer. “We’re proud that our partnership helps the Red Cross strengthen its preparedness efforts and contribute to its quick, effective disaster response.”
“As we see increasingly frequent extreme weather events, more families are turning to the Red Cross for help during their most difficult moments,” said Anne McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We greatly appreciate Disaster Responder members like Old Republic, whose proactive and compassionate support strengthens our readiness and response efforts — so we can deliver help, care and hope without delay when people need it most.”
Old Republic looks forward to growing this partnership with the Red Cross through the Disaster Responder Program, helping individuals, families, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
About Old Republic
Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500®, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies offer significant expertise in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart. For more information, please visit www.oldrepublic.com.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.