Ohio Casualty Insurance Company's president of insuranceoperations, Elizabeth M. Riczko, has resigned.

The company said Ms. Riczko, 38, left to pursue other interests.The resignation becomes effective June 3.

Ms. Riczko joined the company in 1992 in the actuarialdepartment. She was named president of insurance operations in May2004. Prior to that position, she was vice president and chiefoperation officer of the carrier's personal lines division.

The company said it would begin an immediate search for herreplacement. The rest of the senior management team remains intact,the company added.

The spokeswoman had no additional comment on Ms. Riczko'sresignation; the company statement said it wishes her well infuture endeavors.

Ohio Casualty Insurance Company is a subsidiary of theFairfield, Ohio-based Ohio Casualty Corporation.

The company was founded in 1919 and is licensed in 49 states.The group writes auto, home and business insurance.