Old Republic Surety Co., the nationwide surety carrier that is part of Old Republic International Corp., has named Thomas A. Littlefield as vice president – director, large accounts.
“Tom brings to Old Republic Surety a wide variety of experience in contract surety,” says Alan P. Pavlic, president and chief operating officer of Old Republic Surety. “His mission is to guide and help Old Republic’s underwriters, business partners and clients to reach the right contract surety solutions, specifically for complex, large contract accounts. His background in contract risk analysis also is vital to this new role for Old Republic Surety.”
Littlefield comes to Old Republic Surety with nearly 34 years of contract surety experience, including 16 with Zurich Surety. “Tom will work with numerous bond producers and clients who will benefit from his know-how and insights about surety risks in the $50 million to $100 million range,” adds Pavlic.
There are significant opportunities for project owners and contractors, especially with economic stimulus funding being discussed in Congress, says Pavlic. “That means added demand for surety solutions, and Old Republic Surety now has added resources for bond producers and their customers as projects grow larger and more complex. Littlefield will be prominent in leading Old Republic Surety with our ‘surety from a different angle’ philosophy of looking at every project and client with a fresh perspective.”
Littlefield reports to Dan Pope, senior vice president of underwriting, through the Brookfield home office. He will collaborate with the contract underwriting team, as well as with regional leaders and contract bond managers throughout the country.
About Old Republic Surety Company
Old Republic Surety Co., rated “A+” by A.M. Best Co., ranks among the nation’s top underwriters of contractors’ performance and payment bonds, miscellaneous surety, and commercial fidelity, offering thousands of types of bonds. Writing surety bonds in all 50 states, Old Republic Surety works with more than 4,000 independent insurance agencies to market the firm’s financial indemnity products. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Old Republic Surety Company is part of the Old Republic General Insurance Group, the largest business segment within Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI), one of the nation’s 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations.