Old Republic International Corporation announced that it is forming a new underwriting subsidiary to provide Accident & Health insurance products. The new company, Old Republic Accident & Health Inc., will focus on providing specialized coverages such as employers stop loss and will be led by Gary Nidds as President. As a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Mr. Nidds has more than 33 years of industry experience and a strong underwriting track record in Accident & Health products, with successful executive leadership experience at Crum & Forster, Swiss Re and Munich Re.

Old Republic Accident & Health will be the sixth new company that Old Republic has launched in the last eight years, adding to the depth and talent of the Old Republic General Insurance Group.