Lisa Block is the recipient of the Fidelity Law Association's 2026 Leadership in Action Award. 

Lisa has demonstrated a sustained commitment to broadening the inclusion of professionals who have not historically been well represented in the fidelity industry. Throughout a career spanning claims and underwriting, she has used her leadership roles to welcome new and diverse voices into the fidelity community, encourage their involvement in industry organizations, and help them build their careers. Her efforts have helped make the fidelity industry more welcoming and more representative of the people it serves, and her example continues to inspire those who follow. 

Lisa is a Past President of the Fidelity Law Association, a Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association's Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, and a member of the Surety and Fidelity Association of America's Advisory Committee. A seasoned legal and insurance professional with more than three decades of combined experience in Fidelity claims and underwriting. She is active in industry organizations and has co-authored papers and spoken on various Fidelity topics over the years. She is currently Senior Vice President and Head of Crime-Fidelity at Old Republic Professional. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the marketing, production and underwriting of the Crime and Fidelity products. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. 

The FLA is proud to honor Lisa Block for her leadership and her enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fidelity insurance industry.