Arch Insurance Group, a division of Arch Capital Group Ltd., recently announced that William Palmer has been promoted to executive vice president of the Central Region. In his new role, Palmer will oversee all aspects of the Midwest operation as well as continue to grow the business in this sector.
Palmer will be based in Chicago and will report to Ralph Jones, CEO, Arch Insurance Group.
“Bill joined Arch in May 2002 as regional vice president, Umbrella and Excess Casualty. Since that time Bill has achieved superb results and has been a significant factor in our success in Chicago. I am very pleased that he will continue with Arch as our newest regional EVP,” said Jones.
Palmer joined Travelers Insurance in 1980 as a commercial lines underwriter and then went to General Star in 1985. While at General Star, he managed the Excess Department in both New York and Chicago.


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