Republic Group Announces Key Personnel Appointments

December 17, 2007

Dallas-based regional insurer, The Republic Group, announces two key personnel appointments. Jim Drawert has accepted the new position of vice president – Industry Relations. Drawert joined Republic in 2003 as vice president – chief underwriting officer. Cathy Link has joined Republic as chief underwriting officer.

In his new position, Drawert will lead the company’s our industry relations and lobbying activities. He has over 40 years experience in the insurance industry and is known and respected by all segments of the industry. He will lead Republic’s efforts as the industry seeks much needed reform of the Texas Windstorm Pool to ensure it is fiscally responsible to our citizens and our industry.

Prior to joining Republic, Link was Branch Underwriting director for Kemper Insurance Companies in Dallas and, most recently, Regional Sales executive and field vice president for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company where she was responsible for an eight state region.

Republic Companies Inc. through a group of insurance companies and related entities provides personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products. 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, Mississippi, and New Mexico.

SOURCE: The Republic Group, www.RepublicGroup.com

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