San Ramon, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/09/2007 -- To support their Sales Team and better serve their clients in a changing real estate market, Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, has added a District Sales Manager in the Arizona/Nevada/Utah market. This is a key mid-level management position that provides hands-on in-field training and support to the outside Sales Team. At a time of changing market conditions in the Real Estate Industry, Old Republic Home Protection recognizes the need to provide superior management to their Sales Staff at all levels to ensure the very best service possible to the local Real Estate community.

Dirk Doud, who has been a District Sales Manager with Old Republic Home Protection for the past two years, has enthusiastically accepted responsibility to lead the Arizona, Nevada and Utah Sales Team. Dirk has an extensive background in the Real Estate and Title Industries, and a total of 13 years experience in the Home Warranty Industry. Dirk brings his strength and experience as a leader of high volume teams working in challenging business climates, and a strong belief in the Old Republic Home Protection “People Helping People” philosophy to his new Team. “I am committed to helping my Team continue to grow their market share, develop their sales skills, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness in all that they do,” says Dirk.

About Old Republic Home Protection

Our Product
A home warranty is a one-year service contract that repairs/replaces a home’s major systems or appliances that fail due to normal use during the term of the contract. Our Standard Plan offers coverage on plumbing, heating and electrical systems as well as appliances including oven/range, water heater, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash compactor and specialty items such as built-in bathtub whirlpool, and central vacuum systems. Optional coverage is also available, which varies by state. Please see your state-specific Plan for details of coverage

Our History
Old Republic Home Protection has been a leader in the Home Warranty Industry since 1978, and is currently the third largest home warranty company nationwide, conducting business in 27 states coast to coast. ORHP is a member of the Old Republic International Group of Companies (ORI), one of the nation's 50 largest publicly held diversified financial services institutions. Headquartered in Chicago, ORI's business is concentrated in commercial insurance lines, diversified across four major industry segments: general, mortgage, title and life.

Our Service
At Old Republic Home Protection, we don't want to be just a "one-year warranty company" to our clients - we want to be their warranty company for a lifetime. We know the only way to earn that type of loyalty is by providing great customer service experiences. We strive each day to provide just that by offering fast, friendly and efficient service that keeps our clients coming back year after year! We are available to accept service requests 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For more information regarding Old Republic Home Protection, visit http://www.orhp.com.