Old Republic’s Zucaro to Retire

May 14, 2019

Old Republic International announced that Aldo Zucaro will retire effective Oct. 1 after serving 25 years as the company’s chief executive officer.

Zucaro will continue to serve as chairman of the board and the executive committee.

Craig Smiddy, Old Republic's president and chief operating officer will assume the position of president and chief executive officer. He will concurrently join the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee. Smiddy will become the sixth CEO in Old Republic’s 95-year history.

Scott Rager, an executive vice chairman at Old Republic, also will retire Oct. 1, following a 40-year career with the company.


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