AFACT Elects New Officers

Robert Ramsower of Dallas was elected president of the Association of Fire and Casualty Companies in Texas (AFACT) for the 2004-2005 term during the group’s Nov. 3 annual meeting in Dallas. Ramsower is president and CEO of Employers General Insurance Group Inc.

Dianne Morris, president of Association Casualty Insurance Company in Austin, was elected vice-president. Greg Vanek, president of National Lloyds in Waco, was elected secretary/treasurer.

Craig Sparks, president of Union Standard Insurance Co. in Dallas, was elected director at large and James Langford, senior vice president of operations for the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies in Waco, was elected director.

Barnett Williams of Dallas will continue in the position of AFACT executive manager.

“For the past 63 years AFACT has worked with our legislative leaders in building a strong, reliable property and casualty industry in Texas,” Ramsower said. “As we prepare for the 79th legislative session we will continue to take an active role in supporting issues that benefit both consumers and the insurance industry.”

Ramsower said the AFACT legislative team is already studying the workers’ compensation issue.

“Our goal is to work with lawmakers and other interested parties to improve the system so injured workers will receive the best medical care possible and be able to return to work sooner and healthier,” Ramsower said. “In addition, AFACT will be providing its member companies with complete and timely information on insurance-related bills and legislative developments.”

AFACT is a trade organization representing Texas property and casualty insurance companies. It was founded in 1941 to broaden consumer knowledge of insurance and support legislation to improve the insurance business.

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