Insurance CEOs News

ProCentury Corp. Names Former Congressman as New Chairman and CEO

Ohio-based ProCentury Corporation, the parent company of Century Insurance Group, announced that Edward Feighan has been named the company’s chairman and CEO. Feighan is an investor, entrepreneur and former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Ohio House Representative, and United States Congressman. Feighan …

Gen Re Invited to Apply for Reinsurance License in China; CEO Receives Marco Polo Award

General Re, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., announced that the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has invited the company to apply for a national reinsurance license to conduct both life and property/casualty business throughout China. It also announced that …

Republic Names Rush President and CEO

The Republic Group of Insurance Companies (Republic), based in Dallas, announced it appointed former Chubb executive, Parker W. Rush, as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Rush has been associated with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies since 1982. …

Pollard Re-elected 2004 NAII Chairman

William Pollard, executive vice president and general manager of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and 2003 chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Independent Insurers’ (NAII) was re-elected chairman of the NAII Board …

Westfield Appoints Joyce as CEO

Robert J. Joyce was appointed as chairman of the board of directors of Ohio Farmers Insurance Co. In this capacity, he will lead Westfield Group, which includes Westfield Insurance, Westfield Financial Company, and Westfield Bank. In addition to chairman of …

PMA Capital Posts $96.4 Q3 Loss, Chairman, CEO Step Down

PMA Capital announced a net loss of $96.4 million, or $3.08 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2003, compared with net income of $9.4 million, or 30 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2002. For …

MarketScout Chairman Sees Softening of the Market

Is the cyclical hard market taking a turn for the soft? According to one expert, that is just what appears to be happening. “The property and casualty insurance market is softening,” Richard Kerr, chairman and CEO of MarketScout, said. “As …

Former A&A CEO Traces the Roots of Insurance in New Book

ormer Alexander & Alexander CEO John A. Bogardus recently released his comprehensive history of the insurance marketplace entitled Spreading the Risks, Insuring the American Experience (ISBN# 1-889274-16X). The 13-year venture spans the marketplace starting with ancient Greek and Roman civilizations …

Former A&A CEO Traces the Roots of Insurance in New Book

Former Alexander & Alexander CEO John A. Bogardus recently released his comprehensive history of the insurance marketplace entitled Spreading the Risks, Insuring the American Experience (ISBN# 1-889274-16X). The 13-year venture spans the marketplace starting with ancient Greek and Roman civilizations …

Mercury CEO Responds to FTCR’s Allegations

Mercury CEO George Joseph disputed the recent allegations made by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR), stating that Mercury General Corporation made a series of contributions to Calif. Governor Gray Davis as a payoff for Davis’ signature on …