Insurance CEOs News

Ky. GOP Chairman: Cut Candidate’s Former Law Firm

Kentucky’s GOP chairman wants the Office of Insurance to terminate the contract of a Lexington law firm that has represented the state agency for more than a decade in the bankruptcy of Kentucky Central Life Insurance Co. Steve Robertson said …

Sommer Elected Chairman of Southwestern Insurance Information Service

David Sommer, president of Germania Farm Mutual Insurance, has been elected chairman of the board of Southwestern Insurance Information Service, the Texas-based insurer trade group announced. Sommer began his career with Germania as an accountant and progressed to secretary-treasurer before …

Rochman to Succeed Ryland as IBHS President/CEO

Julie A. Rochman has been named to succeed Harvey G. Ryland as president and CEO of the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Rochman, currently senior vice president of public affairs at The Glover Park Group (GPG), a Washington-based …

Lloyd’s CEO Wants Faster, Better Claims Handling; CII Responds

Lloyd’s CEO Richard Ward is a man in a hurry. He wants fundamental changes in the way Lloyd’s does business and he’s not prepared to wait. In a speech sponsored by the Insurance Institute of London earlier this week in …

NAMIC Names Lehman 2007 Chairman’s Award Recepient

Indianpolis-based the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) recently named David L. Lehman, president of Mennonite Mutual Insurance Co., Orrville, Ohio, as the 2007 recipient of the Chairman’s Award. The award was created to recognize leadership, accomplishment, and outstanding …

Storms Out as Marsh CEO

Brian M. Storms is stepping down from his position as chief executive officer of insurance broker Marsh Inc. The company said the search for a successor is already underway. In the interim, Michael G. Cherkasky, president and chief executive officer …

Bromley Named Vice-Chairman of Aon Re Global

Aon Corporation announced from its offices in London and Chicago that Geoffrey (Geoff) Bromley will join the company as vice chairman of Aon Re Global. He will “lead Aon Re’s operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and Middle East …

La. Independent Agents Group CEO Lauds Flood Limitation Rulings

The CEO of a major insurance agent trade group in Louisiana says two recent federal appeals court decisions affirming flood limitations in property policies will enhance the state’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Jeff Albright, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents …

QBE the Americas’ President, CEO John Pollock to Retire

QBE the Americas has announced that president and CEO John Pollock will retire at year-end after 29 years of service to the company. Pollock will continue as chairman of the General Casualty and Unigard board of directors. Peter Christen, the …

Feuer Named to New Post as CEO of Marsh U.S. Business

Marsh Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Feuer as chief executive officer of its U.S. business. In addition to his new responsibilities, Feuer will continue to lead Marsh’s U.S. Middle Market and Small Commercial segments, and remain a member of …