The Republic Group Announces Retirement and Promotions

DALLAS, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker W. Rush, President and CEO of the companies of The Republic Group, today announced changes in Republic's senior management.

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Jim Drawert, Vice President – Industry Relations, will retire on June 30th.  Prior to joining Republic in 2003, Drawert was President of Trinity Universal and Chairman and CEO of Millers American Group.  He was awarded the Raymond Mauk Award for notable contributions to the Texas property and casualty industry in 2005.  "We will miss the industry experience and the legislative knowledge Jim has brought to Republic.  We wish him the best as he travels the road of retirement on his Harley," said Rush.

Ron Lawson will assume the position of Vice President – Industry Relations upon Drawert's retirement.  Lawson has been with Republic since 2005 and was promoted to Vice President -Personal Lines in 2007.  Rush said, "We are pleased that Ron will be assuming this important position and will continue Republic's tradition of working with regulators, our elected officials and trade associations to improve our industry."  

Heather Cabra will join Republic as Vice President -Personal Lines.  Cabra formerly was Vice President, Field Sales Manager, for Chubb with responsibility for the Dallas Personal Lines department and 11 states.  "We are extremely fortunate to have Heather join Republic.  The experience and expertise she brings will enable Republic to continue to grow within current territories and explore expansion into new areas," said Rush.

About Republic  

Republic Companies, Inc. provides personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products through a group of insurance companies and related entities designated in the industry as "The Republic Group". In its Independent Agents segments, Republic distributes these products to individuals and small to medium-size businesses through a network of independent agents primarily in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Mississippi and Arkansas. In its Program Management and Insurance Services segments, Republic capitalizes on its unique combination of charters and licenses to develop and manage target-niche insurance products that are distributed through managing general agents and other producers in many additional states. Visit www.RepublicGroup.com for more information.

SOURCE The Republic Group