Frank joined Old Republic Professional in 1993. Frank holds a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce from DePaul University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Vivian joined Old Republic Professional in 1990. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Vivian was in private practice for ten years as a partner in an insurance defense firm. Vivian received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received a J.D. from the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law where she was a member of the Loyola Law Review.
Mike has over twenty-five years of experience underwriting various lines of management liability insurance, emphasizing public and private company directors and officers liability. Before joining Old Republic Professional in 2016, Mike was at Chubb Specialty Insurance for sixteen years, serving as Vice President of Underwriting for Chubb's Western Territory. Mike is a graduate of Indiana University.
Before joining Old Republic Professional in 2003, David worked in various investment and financial analysis roles at J.P. Morgan, Fidelity Investments and AIG. David holds a B.A. in economics from Northwestern University and graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with an MBA in finance, accounting and general management.
Lisa Block joined Old Republic Professional in September, 2023. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Lisa worked at AXIS as Senior Vice President National Commercial Crime Product Manager. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware and a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. Lisa is the former President of the Fidelity Law Association, a Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association's Fidelity and Surety Law Committee and a member of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America's Fidelity Advisory Committee.
Frederick Brown
Underwriting, Chicago
Senior Vice President, Head of Private Company Management Liability
Senior Vice President, Head of Private Company Management Liability
Fred joined Old Republic Professional in 2016. He has been underwriting various lines of professional liability since 2006 with an emphasis on public, private ¬-for-profit company management liability. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Fred was with Chubb Specialty Insurance for ten years where he most recently served as Underwriting Manager &Practice Leader for its Illinois Branch.
He leads Old Republic Professional in the development and marketing of its private company management liability strategy.
Fred is a graduate of Kenyon College with a degree in history.
Michael Callis
Underwriting, Chicago
Senior Vice President, Head of Lawyers Professional Liability
Senior Vice President, Head of Lawyers Professional Liability
Joining Old Republic Professional in 2021, Michael Callis brings over twenty years of Underwriting and Operations experience. Michael's expertise comes from holding numerous leadership roles in his previous positions. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Michael was with W.R. Berkley for 17 years and had 5 year's experience with Prudential Financial. Michael holds a degree in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University.
Amy DeMilt joined Old Republic Professional in January 2023. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Amy worked at CNA as Vice President of Product Counsel and Compliance. Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College and a Juris Doctor law degree from American University Washington College of Law.
Tim joined Old Republic Professional in 2009 and currently manages our Denver, Colorado office, assisting in the delivery of the company's products and services to the western United States. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Tim spent 15 years in the insurance industry, bringing with him both brokerage and underwriting experience from Aon FSG and Monitor Liability Managers. He has managed the placement of Directors and Officers liability coverage for companies of all sizes, from start-ups and small-caps to the Fortune 500. Tim is a graduate of Colorado State University with a B.S. in business administration.
Vu Le joined Old Republic Professional in 2004. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Vu was a management consultant. Vu has a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame.
Marc joined Old Republic Professional in 2016 and currently manages our New York office, assisting with the delivery of the company's products and services to both Greater Metropolitan New York area and the broader Eastern Region of the United States.Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Marc spent 22 years in the insurance industry, bringing with him both brokerage and underwriting experience from Beazley Group, Marsh FINPRO and Genesis Professional Liability Underwriters. He has underwritten and managed the placement of Directors and Officers liability coverage for companies of all sizes and stages, from start-ups and IPOs to the Global 250.Marc is a graduate of Tufts University with a B.A. in economics, and earned an M.B.A. at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Stacey Meade
Underwriting, Chicago
Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Institutions
Senior Vice President, Head of Financial Institutions
Stacey joined Old Republic Professional in April 2021, bringing over 25 years of underwriting and insurance management experience to our team. Prior to Old Republic she served as Senior Vice President QBE, leading their Financial Institutions practice for North America. Additionally, she spent 17 years with Chubb in various underwriting and leadership positions, both in the Department of Financial Institutions and Management Liability groups. Her underwriting expertise and background includes both private and public Financial Institutions Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Financial Fidelity and Financial Institution Errors and Omissions liability. Stacey is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance.
John joined us in January 2018 as Senior Underwriter to further assist with the delivery of the company's products and services in the Greater New York Metro area and the broader Eastern Region.Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, John was with Chubb Specialty Insurance for six years where he most recently served as Executive Underwriter in New York, underwriting various lines of management liability with an emphasis on public company D&O. John is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in psychology.
Clint joined OldRepublic Professional in March 2022. Prior to joining OldRepublic Professional, Clint worked at Chubb as a Vice President in the Management Liability division. Clint holds a B.S. in Retail Management from the University of Wisconsin and a M.B.A. in Finance from DePaul University.
Mike Early joined Old Republic Professional in 2000. Before joining Old Republic Professional, Mike was in private practice, engaged in commercial litigation, bankruptcy and professional liability defense matters. Mike was also an attorney with the City of Chicago Department of Law, Commercial and Policy Litigation Division, where he gained extensive trial experience defending the City of Chicago. Mike received a B.A., with honors, from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He received a J.D. from Duke University.
Fahad Ashraf
Underwriting, Chicago
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Fahad joined Old Republic Professional in July 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Fahad worked at Nationwide as an Underwriting Consultant. Fahad holds a BA in Economics with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University with certificates in Law & Economics and Public Policy.
Kristina Bagtas
Underwriting, California
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Kristina Bagtas joined Old Republic Professional in February 2024 as an Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Kristina held roles at Marsh as a Vice President in FINPRO and at Chubb, where she served as an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting. Kristina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Financial Services from San Diego State University and is a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).
Eric Barnes joined Old Republic Professional in August, 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Eric worked at Chubb as an underwriter. Eric holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Delaware
Abigail Bell joined Old Republic Professional in February 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Abigail worked as an Events and Marketing Manager for a corporate catering company. Abigail holds a BA in Marketing with a minor in Theatre from Columbia College Chicago.
Devin joined Old Republic Professional in 2011. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Devin worked at Pacific Life Insurance Company as a Retirement Solutions Specialist. Devin holds a BS/BA in finance from Creighton University and an MBA in finance and economics from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago.
Jen joined OldRepublic Professional in September 2023. Prior to joining OldRepublic Professional, Jen worked at AXIS as a Vice President, Commercial Crime Product Manager. Jen holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Ben Boroski joined Old Republic Professional in January 2024. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Ben worked at RLI Insurance Company as a Director in the Executive Products Group. He holds a B.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University and a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Barrie Brejcha joined OldRepublic Professional in November 2023. Prior to joining OldRepublic Professional, Barrie was in private practice for thirty years with the law firm of Baker McKenzie LLP, where she was a Partner in the North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice Group focusing on securities litigation and public company D&O insurance matters. Barrie later served as Senior Litigation Counsel and Senior Claim Director, Specialty Complex Claims at AXIS. She received a B.A. in Political Science from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and a J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law where she was a member of the Loyola Law Journal.
Tracy joined Old Republic Professional in 2001. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Tracy was an underwriter at The St. Paul Companies and Monitor Liability Managers. Tracy is a graduate of The University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance and a minor in English. She has obtained the Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation offered through PLUS.
Michael G. Carney joined Old Republic Professional in 2017. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Michael was in private law practice at a boutique civil litigation defense firm, where his practice was focused on the defense of professional liability claims. Michael received a B.A. in history from Fordham University. He received a J.D. from the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Journal.
Alex Coelho
Underwriting, Chicago
Assistant Vice President, Lawyers Professional Liability
Assistant Vice President, Lawyers Professional Liability
Alex Coelho joined Old Republic Professional in 2024. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, she worked at Everest Insurance, where she specialized in Architects and Engineers E&O. Alex brings a wealth of experience spanning in underwriting, operations, and consulting. Alex holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Roosevelt University.
Christina Conser joined Old Republic Professional in April of 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Christina worked at Markel as a Director of Management Liability. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Lola Cooper joined Old Republic Professional in July, 2025. Prior to joining the company, Lola interned with Old Republic Professional as an underwriting intern and also gained experience as a summer intern with Old Republic General Insurance Group. Lola holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Investment, and Banking from the University of Wisconsin Madison.
Matt joined the New York office as a Financial Analyst in May of 2021. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Matt worked as an Account Executive at a global financial communications firm and then worked for the NASDAQ in their Listing Services and Stock Surveillance divisions. Matt is a graduate of the Denison University with a B.A. in Economics with a minor in English and then earned his M.B.A. at NYU's Leonard Stern School of Business.
Liza Fisher
Underwriting, New York
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Liza Fisher joined Old Republic Professional's New York office as Assistant Vice President in November 2021 and will be focusing on business development and underwriting private-company management liability for the eastern region. Liza has been underwriting management liability coverages for private and publicly traded companies since 2004. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Liza was with Chubb Limited for 14 years where she most recently served as the Financial Lines Branch Manager for their White Plains, NY Branch. Liza is a graduate from Iona College with a degree in Mass Communications.
Zachary joined Old Republic Professional in June 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Zachary interned at BCH Wealth Management. Zachary holds a BS in Business Administration, Finance from Valparaiso University.
Temperance Gates joined Old Republic Professional in August 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Temperance worked at Amtrust Financial Services as a Complex Claims Adjuster. Temperance holds a BA degree in Political Science from Spelman College and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Lauren Gilbert joined Old Republic Professional in July 2021. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Lauren worked as a Retail Banking Intern at Dollar Bank, a Pittsburgh based institution. Lauren holds a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Gender and Women's Studies from Washington and Jefferson College.
Matthew Gorden joined Old Republic Professional in April 2025. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Matt worked at CNA Insurance as Product Regulatory Senior Counsel, and previously held roles at Lewis Brisbois and Giuliano McDonnell &Perrone, LLP. Matt holds a a Juris Doctor degree from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a BA degree in International Studies and International Business from American University.
Dennis Heaton joined our F.I. underwriting team in New York in June 2020. Dennis previously served as an Underwriting Manager at Arch Capital Group where he was employed for six years. Prior to that he spent three years at The Travelers Companies in their Financial Institutions division. Dennis is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in business administration with a concentration in finance/economics.
Reed joined Old Republic Professional in 2017 and currently manages our Los Angeles office, assisting with the delivery of the company's products and services to both the Southern California area and the broader Western Region.Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Reed spent 16 years in the insurance industry, bringing with him both brokerage and underwriting experience from Marsh Placement and Liberty International Underwriters. He has underwritten and managed the placement of Directors and Officers liability coverage for companies of all sizes and stages, from start-ups and IPOs to the Global 250.Reed is a graduate of the University of San Diego with a B.B.A. in finance.
Judi Kahn joined Old Republic Professional in April, 2023. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Judi Kahn worked at AmTrust North America as a Complex Claims Specialist. Judi Kahn holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arizona and a Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School.
Carolyn joined Old Republic Professional in May 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Carolyn worked as Senior Claims Manager at AmTrust Financial Services. Carolyn holds a BS from Michigan State University and received her J.D. from Indiana University School of Law.
Brian joined Old Republic Professional in 2014. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, while a full-time university student, Brian interned as an Investment Banking Analyst at Renaissance Capital Group, Inc from 2012 to 2014. Brian graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University of Chicago in 2014 with a BBA in economics and finance.
Luke joined Old Republic Professional in September 2011. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Luke spent five years working as an Account Executive for The Travelers Companies, specializing in underwriting Management Liability for private and non-profit companies. Luke graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2002 and a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law in 2006.
Alison Kowal joined OldRepublic Professional in January 2025. Prior to joining OldRepublic Professional, Alison worked at RLI Insurance Company as a Claims Manager in the Executive Products Group. She holds a B.A. in Communications from Marquette University and a J.D. from The University of Illinois College of Law.
Ryan joined Old Republic Professional in 2017. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Ryan interned as a Research Assistant for Midtown Partners &Co., a New York investment-banking firm. Ryan graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in public policy and a minor in history.
HoYoung Lim
Underwriting, New York
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
HoYoung joined Old Republic Professional in November 2020, focusing on business development and underwriting private-company management liability. He will help lead our New York team in expanding and enhancing our private-company products and services in the eastern region of the United States. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, HoYoung was with Chubb Limited for 14 years and most recently served as the Financial Lines Branch Manager for its New Jersey Branch. HoYoung is a graduate from Boston College with a degree in finance.
Isabella Luciano joined Old Republic Professional in June, 2023. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Isabella worked at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) as an Audit Associate. Isabella holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Temple University.
James Maguire joined the New York office as Vice President in May 2021. James previously served as an Assistant Vice President at Chubb Limited where he was employed since 1996. James is a graduate of the St. John's University with a B.S. in Sports Management.
Peter joined Old Republic Professional in June 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Peter interned at Lincoln Investment and was a Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase &Co. Peter holds a BS in Business Management from Hofstra University and an MBA in Finance from Molloy College.
Sarah joined Old Republic Professional in 2017 and has a focus on business development and underwriting management liability lines of coverage for private companies. She has been underwriting various lines of professional liability including management liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, cyber liability and crime products for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Sarah was with Beazley for four years developing the private and not-for-profit D&O and EPL book in the Midwest. She spent her first 13 years of insurance at Chubb in various underwriting and operational roles. Sarah is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a degree in political science.
David A. Muller joined Old Republic Professional in April 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, David was a Member at Bailey Cavalieri LLC, with a focus on public company D&O insurance matters. David received a B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio State University. David received his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he was a member of the Ohio State Law Journal.
Joseph joined Old Republic Professional in August 2019 as a financial analyst. Prior to joining us, Joseph interned as a credit analyst at a community bank and as a financial analyst in Santiago, Chile. Joseph graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in finance and a Masters in financial management.
Jannie Ngo
Underwriting, California
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Jannie Ngo joined Old Republic Professional as Assistant Vice President in February 2023 and will be focusing on business development and underwriting private-company management liability for the West. Jannie has been underwriting management liability coverages for private and not-for-profit companies since 2007. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Jannie was with Chubb Limited for over 17 years where she most recently served as the Financial Lines Branch Manager for their Orange County and San Diego, CA branches. Jannie is a graduate from University of California, Irvine with a degree in Economics and minor in Management.
Grant O'Donnell joined Old Republic Professional in 2024. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Grant worked at Argo Group where he focused on Public Company D&O, Fiduciary, and EPL. His book of business and broker assignments covered the entire East Coast. Grant holds a B.S. in Finance from DePaul University in Chicago.
Eoin O'Neill joined Old Republic Professional in July 2021. Eoin started his professional career with Old Republic Professional, as a Financial Analyst. Eoin holds a Bachelors of Science in Finance from the University of Denver.
Ryan joined Old Republic Professional in 2018. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Ryan was a Commercial Real Estate Investment Intern for Principal Global Investors.Ryan graduated magna cum laude from Iowa State University in 2018 with a B.S. in finance.
Cole joined Old Republic Professional in July, 2021. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Cole worked in Data Management for the Big Data in Environmental Economics and Policy Research Group. Cole is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics.
Blair joined Old Republic Professional in June 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Blair worked at Argo Group as Vice President, Financial Institutions Northeast Underwriting Lead. Blair holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from Loyola University in Baltimore, MD, and he is currently pursuing his MBA at NYU Stern School of Business.
Lauren joined Old Republic Professional in April 2021. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Lauren worked as an Associate Attorney at Lindsay, Pickett &Postel, LLC. Lauren holds a BS from Syracuse University and received her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Diana Ramirez
Underwriting, Chicago
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Assistant Vice President, Private Company Management Liability
Diana joined Old Republic Professional in 2017 and has a focus on private company management liability lines. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Diana was an accounting assistant with 10 years of accounting experience. Diana is a graduate of Roosevelt University with a degree in accounting and human resource management.
Melanie Rivera-Cadena joined Old Republic Professional in April 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Melanie worked at Travelers as an Account Executive Officer/Lead Underwriter for the West Coast in Asset Management. Melanie holds a Bachelors in Economics and Spanish from Boston University.
John joined Old Republic Professional in 2015. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, John worked at AIG, underwriting various Executive Liability products. John graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. degree in finance.
Samantha Sadoff joined Old Republic Professional in 2022. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Samantha worked at AIG for over 16 years, most recently as a Assistant Regional Underwriting Manager/Public Company Team Leader. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a Marketing concentration from The City University of New York.
Jack started his career at Old Republic Professional in August 2021 shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Jack Vitanovec joined Old Republic Professional in September 2025. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Jack worked for a professional liability carrier as a Senior Claims Consultant. Jack holds a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.
Lauren Wood joined Old Republic Professional in 2024. Prior to joining Old Republic Professional, Lauren served as a Financial Institutions Underwriting Consultant for the Midwest and Western Pacific regions at CNA Insurance. Lauren holds a B.S. in Business Administration from University of Colorado Boulder. Additionally, she holds a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation awarded by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).
