Old Republic International announced the acquisition of Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Co. (ECM), which converted from a mutual to a stock insurance company named ECM Insurance Company. The acquisition follows a special meeting where ECM members approved the conversion and sale. Old Republic raised approximately $25 million by offering shares at a discounted price to ECM members, employees, and directors. The deal will finalize on July 1, 2026, with Old Republic issuing up to 956,000 shares and integrating ECM's expertise in the commercial agricultural insurance market into its specialty insurance strategy.
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