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The Hartford Expands Construction Group

The Hartford has enhanced its Construction Group capabilities, bringing together its expertise in underwriting, claims management and loss control and adding dedicated construction underwriters in key markets across the U.S. These enhancements support The Hartford’s focus on addressing the complex …

Keogh Resigns as EQECAT President; Little Named to Succeed Him

Bill Keogh has resigned as president of catastrophe risk modeling firm EQECAT, according to the company, and Paul Little has been named to succeed him. The company said Keogh resigned to pursue other insurance interests. Keogh was named president in …

GEICO Names Richard Solowan AVP

Richard Solowan has been named assistant vice president of the GEICO companies. He will be responsible for the personal injury protection (PIP) staff counsel operation in New York. Solowan joined the company in 1992 as an attorney in the company’s …

GEICO Names Hoagland Vice President of Buffalo Regional Operation

Rick Hoagland has been named vice president of GEICO’s Buffalo regional office with responsibilities for New Jersey and the Northeast. Prior to the announcement, he served as vice president of GEICO claims operations at the company’s corporate headquarters in Chevy …

Crawford & Company Names Thomas CEO of Contractor Connection

Crawford & Company, a global independent provider of claims management solutions, named Larry C. Thomas to the new position of chief executive officer of Contractor Connection. Thomas previously served as president for Contractor Connection, which provides insurers with an efficient, …

Nichole Ritz Joins The Institutes as Director of Member Knowledge

Nichole Ritz joined The Institutes as director of member knowledge for the CPCU Society on March 12, 2013. She is responsible for developing and implementing an effective strategy that will achieve the CPCU Society’s strategic goal of providing members with …

AIG Names Cummings VP and Controller

American International Group, Inc. named Don W. Cummings vice president and controller. Cummings will assume responsibilities for the global Controller unit, reporting to Jeffrey M. Farber, AIG deputy chief financial officer. He will also oversee the controller units of the …

Engle Martin Appoints Two AVP’s to Claims Support Group

Engle Martin & Associates, Inc., a national provider of independent loss adjusting and claims management services, announced the appointment of Elissa Morgan and Hugh “Russ” Ashley as assistant vice presidents within the Claims Support Group (CSG). Led by 16-year Engle …

GEICO Names Seth Ingall Senior Vice President

GEICO named Seth Ingall senior vice president, with responsibility for claims home office, staff counsel, communications and the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation. He will also continue to serve on the board of directors of GEICO’s insurance companies. Ingall succeeds Don Lyons, …

Marsh Names Mark Walls Workers’ Comp Market Research Leader

Marsh announced the appointment of Mark Walls as workers’ compensation market research leader within its Workers’ Compensation Center of Excellence. In this newly created role, Walls will be responsible for developing market research, insight and other content for Marsh colleagues, …