OLD REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT OLD REPUBLIC SURETY

Management Changes - Old Republic Surety Company has appointed Steve Denault as President and Alan Pavlic as CEO, effective immediately [1] - Craig R. Smiddy, President and CEO of Old Republic International, praised Alan Pavlic for his contributions to the growth of Old Republic Surety and expressed optimism for continued profitable growth under Steve Denault's leadership [2] Leadership Background - Steve Denault joined Old Republic in January 2025, previously serving 33 years at COUNTRY Financial in various executive roles, including EVP and COO [2] - Alan Pavlic has been with Old Republic since 2005, initially as SVP, Claims General Counsel, and was promoted to President in 2013 [3] Company Overview - Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer, operating in property & casualty and title insurance sectors, and is a member of the Fortune 500 [4] - The company focuses on underwriting and risk management services across the United States and Canada, providing tailored solutions through its specialized operating companies [4]