The Republic Group Announces Officer Appointments

The Republic Group, headquartered in Dallas, has made several executive appointments.

Ron Lawson has been appointed vice president, Marketing. Lawson joined Republic in 2004 as director, Marketing and Product Development, and has held the positions of assistant vice president, Marketing and Product Development; vice president, Personal Lines and vice president, Industry Relations.

Prior to joining Republic, Lawson was with Safeco and Cypress Texas Lloyds in various management roles. Lawson currently serves on the Texas Fair Plan Board of Governors and is a board member of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, AFACT and Texas Medical Liability Insurance Underwriting Association.

Lisa Underwood has been named as vice president, Personal Lines. Underwood joined Republic in 2006 as director, Personal Lines and was appointed assistant vice president, Personal Lines in 2007.

Prior to joining Republic, Underwood was with Chubb Insurance for 14 years where she held increasing senior positions in underwriting and marketing.

Larry Westerfield was appointed vice president, Human Resources. Westerfield joined Republic in 1979 and has held a number of positions including director, Compensation and Benefits; director, Employee Relations and assistant vice president, Human Resources.

Source: Republic Companies Inc.

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