Insurance CEOs News

Alliant Resources Group Notes Election of Kelter to Chairman of Fireman’s Fund Interstate Group’s Advisory Council

Alliant Resources Group, Inc. (Alliant), an expanding insurance brokerage and financial services distribution company, announced that Michael Kelter, president of Kelter Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., a member of the Alliant group of companies, has been elected chairman of the Fireman’s …

Hans-Peter Gerhardt Named New AXA RE CEO

France’s AXA Group announced that Hans-Peter Gerhardt, currently a member of the Executive Committee and Vice-President of the Board of Directors of General Cologne Re will join AXA RE as CEO, effective May 1, 2003. Gerhardt, 47, has 22 years …

Lloyd’s Chairman Calls for Change in Paperwork Processing

Lloyd’s Chairman, Lord Peter Levene, called upon underwriters and brokers to move away from the paper-bound system that has barely changed for decades and embrace the technology of the 21st century. He made clear that without change the London insurance …

NAIC Names Wooley Chairman of Nat’l Consumer Protection Committees

Louisiana’s Acting Commissioner of Insurance, Robert Wooley, is the new chairman of two consumer protection committees by the president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). NAIC President Mike Pickens of Arkansas announced that Wooley will head the Consumer …

Graham Pewter Appointed President and CEO of Catlin, Bermuda

Graham C. Pewter, former president and CEO of Commercial Risk Partners Limited, has been appointed as president and chief executive of Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. (CICL) in Bermuda. “In his new role at Catlin, Graham Pewter will have overall responsibility …

Westfield Group Appoints Robert J. Joyce as CEO

Ohio-based property and casualty insurer Westfield Group has named Robert J. Joyce CEO. He previously served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of the company, and has been with Westfield since 1996. Joyce replaces Cary Blair, who will …

Perry Names Smith as TWCC Chairman

Governor Rick Perry appointed Employer Commissioner Richard Smith to serve as chairman of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (TWCC). He replaces Employee Commissioner Rebecca Olivares, who served as chairman since February 2001. Smith’s term as chairman will expire February 1, …

Mazzotta Named CEO of OHIC Insurance Co.

Raymond R. Mazzotta has been named CEO of medical malpractice insurer OHIC Insurance Co. Mazzotta joined OHIC more than three years ago and had previously held the titles of president and chief operations officer. Prior to joining OHIC, Mazzotta had …

Ohio Mutual Insurance Group Names New CEO

James J. Kennedy has been named CEO of the Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, headquartered in Bucyrus, Ohio. The announcement came after a nationwide search by Ohio Mutual’s board of directors and Jacobson Executive Search. Kennedy has over 30 years of …

Kennedy Named CEO for Ohio Mutual Group

The Ohio Mutual Insurance Group’s Board of Directors has named James Kennedy, the CEO of their “A” excellent-rated property and casualty insurance group. “We believe that Jim’s foundation in the marketing and operations side of the industry and his commitment …