New CEO Takes Reins at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced today that Robert A. Marino has assumed the position of President and CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Marino, who has 38 years of experience in the Blue Cross Blue Shield system, has been an officer of the company for nearly 20 years and since 2008 [...]
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Nelson Tavares Senior Vice President – Claims
GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Nelson Tavares to the newly created office of senior vice president – claims. Mr. Tavares’ appointment is effective immediately. “We are pleased to have Nelson join our company in this newly created position, where he will be available to provide technical expertise [...]
New Leadership at Verdasys: Craig Besler joins company as Regional Vice President, North American Field Sales
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verdasys, the leading provider of Enterprise Information Protection (EIP) solutions for the Global 2000, announced today that Craig Besler has joined the company as Regional Vice President, North American Field Sales. Mr. Besler comes to Verdasys with over 26 years of proven sales performance and will be responsible for the oversight and success [...]
Blue Cod Technologies Appoints Robert Bruce as President and COO
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Cod Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of technology-enabled services for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry, today announced that Robert Bruce has been appointed president and chief operating officer (COO). Bruce moves into the role of president following Jeff Brown, who will continue as Blue Cod Technologies’ chief executive officer and [...]
Midwest Employers Casualty Company Creates Healthcare Risk Management Practice
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Employers Casualty Company (MECC), the leading workers’ compensation excess insurance company that helps clients to manage their total cost of risk, today announced the launch of a Healthcare Risk Management Practice. From significant cost savings to better employee safety and retention, healthcare clients can now reap the benefits of MECC’s unique, dedicated [...]
John Hancock Financial Network Recognizes Leadership Across Top Independent Firms
~Awards go to leaders in Livingston, NJ, Buffalo NY, New York and Long Island, NJ~ BOSTON, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) recently announced the 2010 awards for leadership and client service excellence among its independent firms across the country. Those receiving JHFN’s Leading with Excellence (LEX) award were: Joseph J. [...]
Aetna Chairman Ronald A. Williams to Retire April 8 CEO Mark T. Bertolini to Succeed Williams as Chairman
– Continues orderly transition that started in November 2010 – HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that Chairman Ronald A. Williams, 61, will retire on April 8, 2011. At that time, Mark T. Bertolini, 54, CEO and president, will become chairman of the Board of Directors. Upon Williams’ retirement, the number of directors will [...]
John Harvey Named CEO of Wells Fargo Bank International
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has named John Harvey Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Bank International (WFBI). Harvey was recently elected by the WFBI board of directors and was also approved by the Central Bank of Ireland. He began work as CEO earlier this month and will be based in [...]
John V. Najarian Joins General Re Life Corporation
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–General Re Life Corporation announced today that John V. Najarian has joined the company as Vice President, Risk Management for the Group & Specialty Reinsurance Division. In this role Mr. Najarian will be responsible for the leadership of the division’s underwriting and claim operations and will serve as Chief Underwriter, based in Gen [...]
Deborah M. Gage Named President and CEO of MEDecision
Experienced Senior Executive Brings Wide-Ranging Health IT Background to Leadership Role WAYNE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative health management solutions, today announced that it has named Deborah M. Gage president and CEO. She will leverage her experience as a successful senior executive to lead the company during one of healthcare’s most active [...]
ACE Appoints Matthias Meyenhofer Head of Continental Europe ACE Tempest Re International
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ACE has today announced the appointment of Matthias Meyenhofer as Head of Continental Europe ACE Tempest Re International. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Matthias to this role, which demonstrates ACE’s commitment to the reinsurance market in Continental Europe. He has extensive experience of the European reinsurance market and will be instrumental [...]
KeyMark Hires New Vice President of Sales
LIBERTY, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KeyMark Inc, a Liberty-based document management solution provider, announced today they have hired a new Vice President of Sales, Steve Woodis. Steve will be responsible for customer relations, contract negotiations, and sales planning and execution. Prior to joining KeyMark, Woodis served at Lawson Software as Director of Business Development. At Lawson, he was [...]
Andrews Logistics Names Brian Jarvis President and COO
Promotion Follows 22% Growth & Expansion in 2009 SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Andrews Logistics Inc. (ALI), an asset-based transportation-logistics company headquartered in Southlake, Texas, has appointed Brian Jarvis president and chief operating officer. Jarvis will be responsible for managing ALI’s day to day operations and strategic initiatives. “We truly believe he has what it takes to catapult [...]
Argo Group Establishes Branch in Paris with Appointment of Managing Director Bruno Ritchie
HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, announced today that Bruno Ritchie has joined the company to lead Argo Assurances, Argo Group’s new Paris-based underwriting platform for large specialty risks. Argo Assurances will initially focus on insurance solutions for space and aviation clients worldwide. [...]
Insurance Industry Executive Daniel R. Gattis Joins Executive Search Firm IPS Group
CHICAGO and LONDON, Feb. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — IPS Group has appointed Daniel R. Gattis as Senior Vice President of IPS Search, Inc., its North American retained search division. In this role Dan will provide domestic and international search and selection consultation to insurance, healthcare, and financial services clients he has developed and partnered with [...]
AmeriHealth Administrators Appoints Three Key Executives
Lance Anderman, Michael Robak, Kori Snyder to help lead health care benefits administration company HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Richard J. Neeson, AmeriHealth Administrators’ president and CEO, has announced the appointment of Lance Anderman, Michael Robak, and Kori Snyder to key executive leadership positions at the health care benefits administration company. These executive [...]
Krystal Erickson Joins PMA Management Corp. as Account Executive for Florida
PMA Management Corp. Targets Further TPA Growth in its Claims and Risk Management Services for Florida Individual and Group Self-Insureds, and Unbundled Programs Blue Bell, PA, February 28, 2011 – PMA Management Corp. announced that Krystal Erickson has joined the organization as Account Executive for Florida. Ms. Erickson will be responsible for growing PMA Management [...]
The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation Hires Melissa Kuhn Wheeler As Director-Public Policymaker Education
Wheeler Will Champion Griffith Foundation Education Programs on a State and Federal Level COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2011)– The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation has named Melissa Kuhn Wheeler as their new Director-Public Policymaker Education. Wheeler will take the lead in educating state and federal legislators and their staff on foundation programs and will also work [...]
Willis’ Global Markets International Division Appoints CEO
London, UK, February 24, 2011 – Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, today announced that Toby Wemyss has been appointed CEO of its Global Markets International (GMI) division, effective immediately. Based in London, he will report to Dominic Samengo-Turner, CEO of Willis’ London Market Wholesale businesses, which are comprised of Faber & [...]
Volunteers Insurance Service Association Names William Henry Executive Director
Woodbridge, VA – William Henry has been named executive director of Volunteers Insurance Service Association, Inc. (VIS®), a risk purchasing group serving nonprofit organizations in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. VIS® makes insurance programs and risk management services available to volunteers and boards of directors of [...]
