Latest Leadership Headlines
All the headlines from our Leadership Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Donahue Named VP, Benefits Practice Leader at Acordia
Sep 3 2003 // Chicago-based Acordia Inc. announced that Dennis M. Donahue accepted the position of vice president, Benefits Practice leader for the company. Donahue will be responsible for assisting Acordia brokers with benefits...
Legislation, Building Relationships Mark Year for TSLA Leader
Jul 21 2003 // Paula Burnes, CEO of the Texas Surplus Lines Association (TSLA), recently sat down with Insurance Journal senior writer Dave Thomas to discuss the Association’s role in the industry, its plans for the future, and...
IIS Conference Hears Views of Industry Leaders
Jul 17 2003 // The International Insurance Society’s 39th Annual Seminar, held at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, concluded yesterday with a gala dinner at the United Nations. Attendees heard CEO’s and top managers...
IIAT’s ‘Oscars’: Association Bestows Awards, Celebrates New Leadership
Jul 7 2003 // The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas 106th annual convention, held recently in San Antonio, was a huge success, with record attendance and lots of networking and educational opportunities for attendees. The event was...
Leaders Bullish On Tort Reform, But Not Asbestos Cap
Jun 23 2003 // NEW YORK — Prominent insurance leaders were bullish on the prospects for improved industry performance and for tort system reform here earlier this month, but not so with respect to a federal initiative to cap soaring...
Leaders Bullish On Tort Reform, But Not Asbestos Cap
Jun 23 2003 // At S&P’s insurance conference, held annually in New York, prominent insurance leaders were bullish on the prospects for improved industry performance and for tort system reform, but not so with respect to a...
Penn. Senate Leader Applauds Passage of Med Mal Reform Bill; Attacks Governor’s Plan
Jun 12 2003 // Pennsylvania Senate Majority Whip Jeffrey Piccola (R-15) issued a statement applauding the State’s House of Representatives “for their recent and much-needed passage of legislation to amend Pennsylvania’s...
Willis Group Names Pacific Northwest Region, Seattle Leaders
Apr 23 2003 // Willis Group Holdings Ltd., announced two senior appointments strengthening its operations in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Chris Engstrom, formerly CEO of the Seattle office, has been promoted to...
Employers, Labor Leaders to Testify on Alarcón’s WC Bill
Apr 9 2003 // In a rare move, employers and labor leaders will both go before the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee in support of SB 228-authored by Senator Richard Alarcón (D) Van Nuys. SB 228 will be heard on April 9,...
Lloyd’s Chairman Blasts U.S. “Litigious Culture”
Apr 9 2003 // “The U.S. litigation system, if left unchecked, will destroy the American spirit of enterprise and drain the U.S. economy,” was the stark message given by Lloyd’s Chairman Lord Peter Levene in a speech...
Employers, Labor Leaders to Testify on Alarcón’s WC Bill
Apr 8 2003 // In a rare move, employers and labor leaders will both go before the Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee in support of SB 228-authored by Senator Richard Alarcón (D) Van Nuys. SB 228 will be heard on April 9,...
PIACT, PIANJ Young Professionals to Host Leadership Development Series
Feb 28 2003 // The Connecticut and New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals will host a new, four-phase program to help aspiring leaders gain management and influence skills to build their careers in the insurance industry. “The...
XL London Market Names SE Equine Global Practice Leader
Feb 27 2003 // XL London Market Ltd (XLLM), an XL Capital Ltd company announced that Julian Bowen-Rees was named global practice leader for XL’s equine business, including both the XLLM bloodstock and livestock operations and...
Sen. Majority Leader Bill Frist to Address IIABA Nat. Legislative Conf.
Feb 21 2003 // Sen. Bill Frist, M.D. (R-Tenn.), the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, will be a keynote speaker at the 27th Annual National Legislative Conference of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) in...
PIACT, PIANJ Young Professionals Launch Leadership Development Series
Feb 20 2003 // The Connecticut and New Jersey Young Insurance Professionals will host a new, four-phase program to help aspiring leaders gain management and influence skills to build their careers in the insurance industry. The YIP...
CPCU Society Introduces Four New National Leadership Institute Courses
Feb 5 2003 // The CPCU Society, an association for nearly 27,000 CPCU-credentialed industry professionals, will introduce four new career development and leadership courses at the spring 2003 CPCU Society National Leadership Institute...
ABD Insurance Adds Team Leader
Jan 9 2003 // ABD Insurance and Financial Services, a provider of global risk management and employee benefits solutions, announced the addition of John W. Fradelizio to its Employee Benefits Services Group. As vice president and team...
Nationwide’s Linda Roubinek Honored as 2003 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG’s Computerworld
Jan 6 2003 // Ohio-based Nationwide Insurance announced that Linda Roubinek, the company’s Insurance Systems Officer, has been recognized by IDG’s Computerworld, the weekly newspaper for IT leaders, as “one of the...
GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES BAUM AS TRANSITION LEADER
Dec 16 2002 // California Insurance Commissioner-Elect John Garamendi announced that Rick Baum, former Chief Deputy Insurance Commissioner during Garamendi’s first administration, will head the Garamendi transition team. “I...
The St. Paul Companies Recognize Accomplishments of Six Community Leaders
Oct 4 2002 // The St. Paul Companies announced that 6 community leaders have received a total of $193,900 in grants for their work in the company sponsored “Leadership Initiatives in Neighborhoods” (LIN) program. They were...
