A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” of Old Republic ǿմý Company (Greensburg, PA) and Old Republic Lloyds of Texas (Dallas, TX) (collectively referred to as Old Republic ǿմý Companies [ORINSCO]); BITCO General ǿմý Corporation and BITCO National ǿմý Company (both domiciled in Rock Island, IL) (collectively referred to as BITCO ǿմý Companies); and Great West Casualty Company (Great West) (South Sioux City, NE).