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Exhibit 16.1

                                           &# 160;  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

                                           &# 160;      One North Wacker

                                           &# 160;      Chicago IL 60606

 &# 160;      Telephone (312) 298 2000

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March 24, 2010

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 19, 2010. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in paragraphs (a) (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) of such Form 8-K.  However, we have no basis to comment regarding the ocmments in paragraph (a) (iii) of such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP