Madison, Wisconsin-based property/casualty insurer, Rural Mutual Insurance Co. (Rural), has appointed Daniel J. Merk as its next executive vice president and CEO.
Merk will work with current executive VP and CEO Peter Pelizza in a transitional period while holding the title of chief operating officer.
Merk will officially become the executive VP and CEO upon Pelizza’s retirement April 1, 2019.
Merk began his career at Rural in 2009 as vice president, Actuary and Product. In 2011, he was promoted to vice president and treasurer, responsible for all accounting, finance and actuarial functions. Merk was given the additional responsibility for the claims function in 2015 and underwriting in 2017.
Prior to joining Rural, Merk worked 20 years at Sentry Insurance in increasingly responsible positions. He was senior director and actuary consumer lines when he left to join Rural.
Merk holds several industry designations including FCAS (Fellow Casualty Actuarial Society), CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) and MAAA (Member American Academy of Actuaries).
Rural is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.
Source: Rural Mutual Insurance Company
Topics Wisconsin
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