Fort Worth, Texas-based Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (Hallmark) reported that Curtis Donnell, president and CEO of its general aviation division, Aerospace Insurance Managers, has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2008.
Donnell, 70, founded Aerospace in 1999 and has more than 40 years’ experience in the underwriting, marketing and executive management of general aviation insurance products. Under his leadership, Aerospace grew from a start-up independent managing general agency into a leading distributor of general aviation insurance products throughout the United States. Aerospace was purchased by Hallmark in January of 2006.
Chris Jones, currently Aerospace’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, will immediately begin working with Donnell to transition into his role as president.
Donnell will continue to work with Hallmark in a consulting role to develop strategic opportunities in the aviation market.
Source: Hallmark Financial Services Inc., www.hallmarkgrp.com


Banks Still Face Legal Claims After $25 Billion Settlement
MF Global Judge to Examine Insurance Payments for Former Executives
Daredevil CEOs May Put Companies at Risk
California Independent Contractor Law May Be Liability for Agents, Brokers
North Carolina Continues Auto Regulation Debate As Rates Stay Same for 2012
Long-time California Lobbyist Looks to 2012 Legislation Affecting Insurance
Mine Safety Chief Seeks to End Complacency Over Safety
Virginia Court Grants Rehearing of Global Warming Claims Case


