Great American Insurance Group News

Great American, Grundy Insurance to Offer Classic Car Restoration, Repair Program

The Alternative Markets Division of Great American Insurance Group has launched a new national program in conjunction with Grundy Insurance focused on coverages for antique and classic car restoration and repair shops across the United States. The program, underwritten by …

Connor Tapped as President of Ohio’s Dempsey & Siders Insurance Agency

Casey W. Connor has been named president of Dempsey & Siders Insurance Agency in Madeira, Ohio. Dempsey & Siders is a member of the Great American Insurance Group. Connor succeeds Randy Denker, who retires in April 2018 after nearly 24 …

Great American Insurance Promotes Schneider to Divisional Sr. VP

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Great American Insurance Group has promoted Ken W. Schneider to divisional senior vice president of its Specialty Equipment Services Division. Schneider will continue to oversee the division’s underwriting, product development and management, direct sales, account management and agency …

Shepherd Joins Ohio’s Great American Insurance as Sr. VP, Cyber Liability

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Great American Insurance Group has hired Betty Shepherd as divisional senior vice president of Cyber Liability. She will oversee the company’s cyber initiatives and existing cyber underwriting operations. Shepherd will also coordinate product management and development for all …

Insurers Begin to Offer Cryptocurrency Theft Cover, Tackling Risks of Growing Sector

Major global insurers are starting to offer protection against cryptocurrency theft, willing to tackle daunting challenges it brings rather than miss out on this volatile and loosely regulated, but rapidly growing business. So far only a few insurers sell such …

Oklahoma’s Mid-Continent to Acquire Tank Owner Members Insurance Renewal Rights

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Mid-Continent Group, a member of Great American Insurance Group, has completed a renewal rights agreement with Tank Owner Members Insurance Company (TOMIC) to acquire TOMIC’s book of business. The transaction is effective Jan. 2, 2018, for all renewal …

Great American Adds Salway, Cacoilo to Manage New Luxury Yacht Program

Great American Insurance Group’s Ocean Marine Division has introduced its Luxury Yacht Program, offering insurance products for luxury yachts through select yacht specialty agents. Rick Salway has joined Great American as divisional vice president to oversee the development and management …

Great American Insurance Promotes Kadnar in Property, Marine Division

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Great American Insurance Group has named Julie F. Kadnar divisional president of its Property and Inland Marine Division, succeeding Dale Kelley, who will retire in June 2017. Kadnar joined the company in 1988 as a senior auditor and …

Lonneman Named President of American Empire Surplus Lines Insurance

Mark R. Lonneman has been named president of American Empire Surplus Lines Insurance Co. (AESLIC), a member of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Great American Insurance Group. He succeeds Fred Woebse, who recently retired. Lonneman will continue to serve as divisional president of …

Great American Insurance Group Promotes Kornesczuk

Great American Insurance Group has promoted Jane Kornesczuk to divisional president of its Executive Liability Division. The division is based in Schaumburg, Ill. Kornesczuk joined Great American in 1990 as a senior underwriter. She was named chief underwriting officer of …