Texas Windstorm Insurer Names New Controller and VP of Claims

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) recently named Pete Gise as controller and David Williams as vice president of claims.

As controller, Gise manages financial reporting, accounts receivable processing and remittances, accounts payable, reinsurance accounting, and budgeting and planning.

Throughout his 28-year career, Gise has worked in leadership positions primarily in the property and casualty insurance industries. Prior to joining TWIA, he worked as the chief financial officer of the commercial specialty segment at the Argo Group. Previous work experience also included positions with the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) in addition to a number of financial management roles at various companies.

Williams is responsible for overseeing all operations related to claims processing for the organization.

Throughout his 27-year insurance claims career, Williams has developed expertise improving customer service initiatives, overseeing cost controls, and using process management and technology to solve business problems.

Williams has advanced leadership experience with catastrophe, large loss, litigation, special investigations, recovery, compliance and claims management. He has held a variety of positions including field multi-line claims adjuster, and branch, regional, and home office claims leadership roles for national insurance entities including those with significant property insurance business in Texas.

Williams holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Associate in Claims professional designations.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is the state’s insurer of last resort for wind and hail coverage in the 14 coastal counties and parts of Harris County (east of Highway 146).

Source: TWIA

Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Carriers Texas Claims Windstorm