EX-16 2 ex16.htm EXHIBIT 16.1 LETTER REGARDING CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT Exhibit 16.1 Letter regarding change in certifying accountant
Exhibit 16.1












April 4, 2007

Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Old Republic International Corporation (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Old Republic International Corporation dated March 30, 2007. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP