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David Wroe Named to Astonish Board of Directors

Warwick, RI, 9/13/13 – Astonish, a leading technology, marketing, and training company dedicated solely to the needs of insurance agencies, announces the election of David Wroe to its board of directors. Wroe started his career in technology more than four …

Barrat to Serve on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Board

Itasca, Ill.-based insurance brokerage, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., has elected Sherry S. Barrat to serve on the company’s board of directors. Barrat has over 40 years of management, operational and financial experience. She retired in 2012 as vice chairman …

CIWA Announces Changes to Bylaws to Increase Number of Associate Members on Their Board

Folsom, CA, 07/23/13 – In an effort to gain valuable insight about their company and vendor members, CIWA has elected to revise their bylaws and allow for more associate members. “CIWA is adapting to the changing environment of the California …

Boisseau Named to AXIS Capital Board; Charman Resigns Seat

Bermuda-based AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announcedthat its Board of Directors has appointed Jane Boisseau as a member of the Board, effective December 2012. She is a former co-chair of the Insurance Regulatory Department of the law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf …

Astonish Welcomes Dennis Chookaszian to Board of Directors

Warwick, RI, 04/19/2012 – Astonish, a full-service digital marketing company that serves local insurance agencies, financial firms, and MGAs, welcomes its newest Board member, Dennis Chookaszian. Chookaszian joins Astonish’s Board of Directors after an impressive 27-year career at CNA Financial …

Pressman Appointed to Aspen’s Board of Directors

Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Ron Pressman to the Board in a non-executive capacity with immediate effect. He has also been appointed to the Company’s Compensation and Investment Committees. Board Chairman Glyn …

ACE Elects Two New Directors to Board

ACE Limited announced from its Zurich headquarters that Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. and Michael P. Connors have been elected to its Board of Directors by the company’s shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on May 18, 2011. Shanks …

Swiss Re Gives Proposals for Next AGM

Swiss Re’s Board of Directors has announced the agenda for the reinsurer’s forthcoming annual general meeting, set for April 15, and the proposals for which it will seek approvals. The Board will propose a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 …

Csiszar, Ex-Regulator, Named to Board of Florida’s Patriot National

Ernest N. Csiszar, former South Carolina insurance commissioner and head of a national insurers organization, has been named to the board of directors of Patriot National Insurance Group and Guarantee Insurance Co. Csiszar was South Carolina’s insurance commissioner from 1999 …