Executive Team

Old Republic Surety's integrity, success and outstanding performance is apparent at all levels of our company. It is our people, in every position and in every location, that embody our strong corporate values and continue to be the foundation of our success. We are very proud of the entire Old Republic Surety Company team and continue to lead by example and strive to develop everyone into leaders for the future.

Alan Pavlic

President
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2005

In his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Alan is involved in all aspects of Old Republic Surety's operation. Along with input from the Leadership Team, Alan makes key decisions that result in consistent underwriting profit. Alan joined ORSC in 2005 as Senior Vice President of Claims and general counsel. Alan began his career in 1985 with F&D.

Education

B.A., Political Science, Albion College – Albion, MI
J.D., Michigan State University – Lansing, MI

Aron Albrecht

Chief Operating Officer
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2009

Aron has executive leadership and oversight responsibility for the Information Systems, Business Development and Marketing departments. Aron will be instrumental in working with our leaders to generate opportunities that contribute to company growth. Aron joined Old Republic Surety in 2009 as an Underwriter Trainee. He has since held roles of increasing responsibility and most recently had been the Vice President of our Midwest Contract region . He has over 13 years of surety industry experience.

Education

B.B.A., Finance and Economics, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, WI
AFSB Designation – Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding

Traci Catalano

Senior Vice President of Marketing
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2014

Traci joined ORSC as part of the company’s continual efforts to strengthen brand presence and increase market share. As Senior Vice President of Marketing, Traci is responsible for all branding and marketing communications efforts including website and online presence, e-communications, trade shows, contests, promotions, social media and special events. In addition, Traci plays a key role in fostering a culture of engagement to encourage the passion behind ORSC's great employee brand ambassadors. Traci spent 14 years as Creative Marketing Director with R&R Insurance Services, one of Wisconsin's largest independent agencies before joining Old Republic Surety.

Education

B.S.B.A. International Business – Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA
CTSM Designation – Certified Trade Show Marketer
Web Master Certification – Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI
Licensed P&C Agent

Ed Fiedler

Senior Vice President Information Systems
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2022

In his role as Senior Vice President of Information Services, Ed provides leadership for the entire IT portfolio including infrastructure, security, digital capabilities, and application management at ORSC. Ed has more than 30 years of technology and IT leadership experience across various industries including receivables management, manufacturing, software solutions, insurance, leisure travel, and consumer goods.

Education

B.B.A., Management Information Systems, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI

Dan Pope

Senior Vice President of Underwriting
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2018

As the head of Old Republic Surety’s underwriting department, Dan is responsible for continuously improving our underwriting philosophy and appetite as well as fine-tuning our underwriting operations. Prior to joining Old Republic, Dan held various positions in the in surety field for over 25 years, most recently as Vice President and Senior Underwriting Officer for National Accounts at Zurich Surety. Dan started his career with Westfield Insurance Company as a surety underwriter. After passing the Ohio Bar, Dan moved to Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Surety Claims Counsel. Dan returned to underwriting when he joined Zurich Surety as a Senior Underwriting Officer. While at Zurich, Dan performed various roles underwriting and managing Middle Market contract accounts as well as a portfolio of National Accounts largely in the Western states.

Education

B.A., History, College of Wooster – Wooster, OH
J.D., Business and Insurance, Cleveland Marshall College of Law – Cleveland, OH

Kevin Abitz

Senior Vice President Finance
Brookfield, WI
With Old Republic Since 2018

Kevin is responsible for all of the financial reporting, tax reporting and statistical reporting for the company . He joined Old Republic Surety in 2018, was promoted to Controller in 2019, and Senior Vice President in 2024. Prior to joining Old Republic Surety, Kevin was an auditor at two of the large public accounting firms. He also progressed into the role of Director of Corporate Reporting at Northwestern Mutual during his 17 years of experience at the company. Kevin is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

Education

B.B.A., Accounting, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, WI

Beth Harbeck

Vice President Commercial Surety
Des Moines, IA
With Old Republic Since 2014

Beth is our Vice President for Commercial Surety. Beth joined Old Republic in September 2014 as a Sr. Underwriter. She has since held roles of increasing responsibility and has most recently been the Regional Vice President of Commercial Surety in the Midwest Region. She has over twenty-two years of surety experience in various underwriting, management, marketing, and training roles. Beth has been instrumental in leading the Midwest Commercial team’s success, overseeing new client relations, marketing, and underwriting for commercial surety and small contract.