Iowa Hawkeye-Security Names New President, CEO

Des Moines, Iowa-based Hawkeye-Security Insurance, a member of the Liberty Mutual Group, recently announced that David L. Lancaster has been appointed president and chief executive officer, effective August 16, 2006.

Lancaster most recently was Wausau Insurance senior vice president and general manager for Wausau’s Signature Division, where he was responsible for profitability, underwriting, and middle market customers. Prior to this position, he served in various capacities during his 22-year tenure with Wausau. Lancaster takes over at Hawkeye-Security Insurance for Michael D. Connell, who is appointed president and chief executive officer of Indiana Insurance, also a member of Liberty Mutual Group.

“Dave’s tremendous leadership and operational skills will enable Hawkeye to continue the momentum Mike has built over the past two-and-a-half years,” said Scott R. Goodby, executive vice president, Liberty Mutual Agency Markets. “I am confident Hawkeye will continue to grow its small-to-mid-market commercial lines and personal lines business and remain a premier insurance company for independent agents in this region.”

“Hawkeye has a strong and vibrant platform for success in place, designed to exceed the needs of its appointed agents. Through these relationships, we will ensure our regional competitive edge as we achieve our long-term growth and profit objectives,” said Lancaster.

Hawkeye-Security Insurance offers property and casualty products, including a comprehensive set of personal and commercial coverage, distributed only through appointed independent agents. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Hawkeye-Security Insurance provides personal insurance in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin and commercial insurance in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

Source: Hawkeye Security Insurance