Professional Liability Underwriters

Michael Callis

Vice President

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.

Christina Conser

Vice President, Underwriting

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).

Clancy P. Foley

Vice President

Clancy has been with Old Republic Professional since 1990. Clancy underwrites Directors and Officers and Lawyers Professional Liability risks. Clancy has also handled Directors and Officers Liability, Lawyers Professional Liability and Miscellaneous Professional Liability claims.

Clancy graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed his MBA at DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Michelle Shepherd

Assistant Vice President

Prior to joining Old Republic Professional in 2020, Michelle worked at the Chicago Transit Authority as its Risk Compliance Officer. She also spent a year interning at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. As a licensed attorney, Michelle offers a unique perspective in underwriting Lawyers Professional Liability risks.

 

Michelle is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a B.A. in English.  She received her J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.