Old Republic Celebrates 40 Years of Business
The aftermarket product provider has reached a milestone, celebrating 40 years in the retail automobile industry.
TULSA, Okla. — Old Republic Insured Automotive Services, Inc. (ORIAS), a provider of aftermarket products, is celebrating its 40th anniversary serving the retail automobile industry.
According to ORIAS President Gary Bishop, nurturing partnerships, preserving the company’s core values and providing consistent, superior service has shaped the organization’s success throughout the years.
“We’re most proud of our record for developing and maintaining long-term, successful relationships with some of the industry’s finest business partners,” Bishop said.
ORIAS also recently announced its expansion within the market to provide underwriting and compliance support for third party warranty administrators through its underwriter, Old Republic Insurance Company.
“We look forward to supporting the increasing demand to deliver sustainable product insurance and services for well-established warranty administrators,” Bishop added.
The company’s reputation has allowed it to build new relationships and expand the Old Republic brand into new markets across the country, officials noted. Today, ORIAS partners with more than 5,000 dealerships nationwide who sell one or more aftermarket products insured by Old Republic Insurance Company.
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