Old Republic Names New CFO

November 7, 2024

Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. recently promoted Kurt Blass to chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president.

As part of the company’s executive team, Blass will lead the corporate finance department with overall responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, risk management and governance.

Blass, who previously served as deputy CFO, succeeds Chris G. Lieser, who has transitioned to an advisory role until his retirement later next year. Lieser also will continue to serve as a member of the company's executive leadership team.

"Kurt has expansive knowledge of insurance accounting and finance, and operational expertise garnered through his 30-plus-year career in various leadership roles in the title insurance, mortgage, and property and casualty insurance industries,” Lieser said. “He has passion for our industry, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to our company's strategic direction and growth that will all serve him well as Old Republic Title's CFO."

Blass joined Old Republic Title in 2019 as controller for its Eastern Title Division and also assisted the executive team by leading a variety of special financial projects and initiatives. He was appointed senior vice president and promoted to deputy CFO in April 2023.

"We greatly appreciate Chris' ongoing commitment to the company, as well as his leadership as CFO since 2014,” said Carolyn Monroe, Old Republic Title’s president and CEO. “He is an integral part of the Old Republic family, having dedicated 40 years of loyal service and positive attitude to the organization."


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