Insurance CEOs News

Fortis CEO Van Rossum Steps Down; Votron Appointed

Fortis, the Belgian-Dutch banking, financial services and insurance group, announced that CEO Anton van Rossum, 59, who had earlier indicated to the Fortis Board not to extend his contract after August 2005, has decided to hand over his position as …

Lloyd’s Chairman’s Remarks to Houston Forum

Lloyd’s has released an advanced summary of remarks to be made by its Chairman, Lord Peter Levene, in a speech to Texas business leaders at the Houston Forum Monday night. Lloyd’s said Levene would urge industry leaders to “do more …

Lexington CEO Talks Shop:

Kelley Touts Innovation as Core Competitive Advantage Lexington Insurance Co., the excess and surplus line subisidiary of the American International Group, has been the leader in the domestic E&S market for decades now. The company has leveraged its astounding financial …

Michael Walther to lead global launch as new CEO of XDimensional Technologies

XDimensional Technologies, Inc. announced today that Michael Walther has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. “Nexsure, the world’s first Web-architected insurance agency management solution is gaining rapid market acceptance and adding to its broad …

AEGON UK CEO to Retire; New Head Named

AEGON N.V., the Dutch financial services and insurance giant, announced that David Henderson, Chief Executive of AEGON UK, who will turn 60 later this month, will retire from his position in March 2005 as scheduled. Otto Thoresen (48), currently Finance …

Crawford & Company Names Crawford as CEO

Crawford & Company has announced that its board of directors has named Thomas W. Crawford as chief executive officer. Crawford assumed his CEO responsibilities effective Sept. 1, 2004. Jesse C. Crawford will continue to serve as interim chairman of the …

IBA West Names Payan as CEO

Effective Sept. 1, Clark Payan assumes the role of chief executive officer of IBA West, a regional trade association that represents independent insurance brokers and agents in California, Washington, Oregon and Alaska. “I am delighted to welcome Payan to this …

Weiss Ratings Names Fador CEO

Jupiter, Fla.-based Weiss Ratings Inc. announced that Bruce R. Fador, a prominent leader in Wall Street’s investment research community, is joining the company as president and CEO as of Sept. 20. Weiss provides ratings and analyses of financial services companies, …

Crawford & Co. Board of Directors Names Crawford CEO

Atlanta-based Crawford & Co. announced that its Board of Directors has named Thomas Crawford as CEO. Crawford will assume his CEO responsibilities effective Sept. 1. Jesse Crawford will continue to serve as interim chairman of the Board. Crawford has more …

PIFC Elects Chairman of the Board

Dan Dunmoyer, president of the Personal Insurance Federation of California (PIFC), announced that Wayne Wilson, vice president legislative and regulatory affairs, Farmers Insurance Group, has been elected chairman of the PIFC board filling the seat vacated by current chairman Ron …