San Diego, Calif. (November 15, 2010)–WorkCompWire– Golden Eagle Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Corporation regional company, today announced the appointment of Spencer J. Donkin to President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Donkin joins Golden Eagle Insurance from Liberty Mutual Agency Corporation’s Regional Companies Group, where he was Senior Vice President, Agency Management. In this capacity,… [Read more]
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Crawford SVP Phyllis Austin Named to Executive Leadership Honor Roll
ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Phyllis Austin, Crawford & Company’s (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) senior vice president of human resources, recently was named to the Board of Directors Network (BDN) Executive Leadership Honor Roll in recognition of her proven leadership ability, career accomplishments and role as a mentor to other women. The BDN honor is… [Read more]
Selective Insurance Group Announces Officer Appointments
BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI) announced the following appointments by its subsidiary, Selective Insurance Company of America: Vincent M. Senia (Lawrenceville, NJ) to senior vice president, actuarial reserving. Mr. Senia joined Selective in October 2010. Prior to that, he was vice president and chief reserving actuary for… [Read more]
MultiPlan Names Derrick Amato Vice President, Workers’ Compensation Sales and Strategy
New York, NY, November 8, 2010–WorkCompWire –MultiPlan, Inc., the nation’s oldest and largest independent PPO network, today announced that Derrick Amato has joined the company as Vice President, Workers’ Compensation Sales and Strategy. Amato previously served in a senior level role for the Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, one of the nation’s leading workers… [Read more]
Midwest Employers Casualty Company Appoints Tom Lentz Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Employers Casualty Company (MECC) today announced the appointment of Tom Lentz as vice president, chief financial officer. Mr. Lentz’s responsibilities will include management of MECC’s financial operations. He will also serve on the senior executive leadership team, contributing to the company’s overall strategic direction. The appointment is effective immediately. MECC’s goal is… [Read more]
David J. Hosler Elected State Auto Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–David J. Hosler has been elected vice president by the boards of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company and State Auto Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Hosler will work with business opportunities presented by RED (Risk Evaluation and Design, LLC), STFC’s affiliate in the alternative risk transfer market. RED was part… [Read more]
Crump Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Carrier Relations Efforts
Former Marsh Exec Adam Kagan Joins P&C Division ROSELAND, N.J., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Crump Property & Casualty Insurance Services (Crump P&C), which is part of Crump Group, Inc., the nation’s largest insurance wholesaler, today announced it has hired Adam Kagan as Chief Market Relations Officer. Mr. Kagan comes to Crump following 17 years with… [Read more]
EMPLOYERS® Names Craig D. Betts Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Operations
RENO, Nev., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — EMPLOYERS® (NYSE: EIG), America’s small business insurance specialist®, has named Craig D. Betts vice president of IT infrastructure and operations. With a career spanning over 20 years, Betts joins EMPLOYERS from Nevada Energy where he provided critical IT management and leadership oversight in various positions. Betts brings to EMPLOYERS… [Read more]
Gina M. Garcia Becomes Manager of CompPartners’ PPO Networks
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gina M. Garcia has joined CompPartners, a workers’ compensation, disability, and group health managed care organization, as manager of PPO networks. Garcia develops boutique networks customized for client’s needs locally or nationally. Physicians selected for these well-vetted networks have extensive workers’ compensation experience and are well known for their positive outcomes and adhering… [Read more]
Professional Dynamics, Inc. Hires Michael Ramser as President
Former Intercare president signs on with leading managed care company RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Managed Care Organization Professional Dynamics, Inc. (PDI, http://www.professionaldynamics.com) welcomes Michael Ramser aboard as President. Ramser, who spent the last seven years as President of Intercare Insurance Services, will work with PDI Chairwoman/CEO Betti J. Anders to put PDI… [Read more]