Omaha, NE – Omaha National Insurance Company recently announced that Jim Hempel has joined the company as general counsel and David Bird has joined as vice president, accounting. Additionally, Derrald Farnsworth-Livingston has been promoted to vice president, IT infrastructure. Hempel joins Omaha National from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, where he served as associate… [Read more]
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Anne Milgram Sworn In as DEA Administrator
Washington, DC – On June 28, Anne Milgram was sworn in as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration by U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following confirmation by the U.S. Senate June 24. As DEA Administrator, she leads an agency of more than 10,000 people, including nearly 5,000 Special Agents and 800 Intelligence Analysts, in… [Read more]
IAIABC Issues Call for Candidates for Board of Directors
Middleton, WI – The IAIABC recently announced it is calling for candidates for its Board of Directors, the governing body of IAIABC. The Board determines the vision, mission, and strategic direction for the Association, so it has an important role in charting the future of the organization. The existing Board is comprised of talented, knowledgeable… [Read more]
Tower MSA Partners Promotes Jesse Shade to Chief Technology Officer
Delray Beach, FL – Tower MSA Partners recently announced that Jesse Shade has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. A member of the company’s senior executive team, Shade’s responsibilities encompass strategic planning and the development and management of Tower’s complex technologies. These include systems architecture, cybersecurity, data transfer, and business continuity. Shade is also instrumental… [Read more]
Ken Kirk and Steve Tully Re-elected to CopperPoint Board of Directors
Phoenix, AZ – CopperPoint Insurance Companies recently announced that Mr. Ken Kirk and Mr. Steve Tully have been re-elected to the Board of Directors of CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company. Mr. Kirk was also re-elected by the Board to remain Chairman of the Board while Mr. Tully continues to serve as Vice-Chair of the Board… [Read more]
IL Governor Pritzker Appoints Three New Arbitrators to Workers’ Comp Commission
Springfield, IL – The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commisssion recently welcomed new Arbitrators after their appointment by Governor JB Pritzker: Roma Parikh Dalal, Antara Nath Rivera, and Ana Vazquez. Roma Parikh Dalal Roma Parikh Dalal will serve as an Arbitrator on the Workers’ Compensation Commission.* Dalal has most recently served as a Partner at Wiedner &… [Read more]
Liberty Mutual Insurance Announces Key Executive Leadership Appointments
Boston, MA – Liberty Mutual Insurance Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Long recently announced key executive leadership appointments that will provide more creative, complete solutions for the company’s customers and partners and create better opportunities to address their evolving needs. “Today’s announcement marks an important chapter for the company. These new executive leadership appointments… [Read more]
Church Mutual Promotes Ogilvie to EVP
Merrill, WI – Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer) recently announced it has promoted Alan Ogilvie to executive vice president in addition to his existing role as president – subsidiaries. The promotion became effective May 1. Ogilvie joined Church Mutual in March 2015 as director – product. He was named president of CM… [Read more]
Laurie Lafontaine Joins SFM Board of Directors
Bloomington, MN – SFM recently appointed Laurie Lafontaine to its board of directors. Lafontaine has been involved in governance for over 30 years, serving on multiple boards and in leadership positions for national health care organizations as well on the boards or Finance/Audit Committees of several community organizations. She is a former Finance Executive of… [Read more]
CLARA Analytics Names Heather H. Wilson Chief Executive Officer
Santa Clara, CA – CLARA Analytics recently announced that Heather H. Wilson has been named as Chief Executive Officer. The CLARA Board of Directors selected Wilson based on her long track record of outstanding leadership in insurance and various global industries, including more than a decade of executive experience in data, analytics and artificial intelligence… [Read more]