Imua elects new slate of officers & board members

By: Nallacomm
 
MONTVILLE, N.J. - May 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Underwriters, brokers, claims personnel and key industry suppliers converged on the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead Atlanta last week for the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association(IMUA).  

The meeting officially got underway with the election of a new slate of officers.  Peter Opinante, Swiss Re America, who has served as the Association’s Chairman for the past year, was formerly inaugurated for a second term.  Also elected to serve a second term were Deputy Chairperson Michelle Hoehn, The Travelers Group, and Vice Chairman William Rosa, XL Reinsurance.

In his acceptance remarks Mr. Opinante, said “I am extremely honored to serve once again as your Chairman and thank the membership for this unique opportunity.  Over the past year I have personally witnessed the progress the association has made, especially in the area of professional development. And over the course of the next year, we will continue to build on our successes and create an even stronger entity.”

Mr. Opinante also recognized the dedication of the IMUA staff by noting that the 83rd Annual Meeting was had the largest attendance to date with over 275 registered to attend.

James Drewey, IMUA Membership & Nominating Committee Chair, announced the election of the Board of Director’s Class of 2015 which includes -

James Cunningham – Markel Group
Diane Shelton – Catlin U.S.
Grace Thomas – Great American

Members of the Board of Directors to fill vacancies to the Class of 2015 were:

·        Sheila O’Keeffe – Gen Re

·        Joseph Rich -- Liberty Mutual

·        Michelle Sipple – AIG

Members of the Board of Directors to fill vacancies to the Class of 2014 were:

·        Tim Brockett – Munich Re America

Also re-elected at the 83rd annual meeting was Kevin O’Brien and Lillian Colson - the Association’s President and CEO and Vice President and Secretary respectively.

IMUA is the national association for the commercial inland marine insurance industry.  IMUA serves as the voice of its member companies representing over 90 percent of all commercial inland marine insurers. The association provides its members with comprehensive training and educational programs, including research papers and bulletins, industry analysis and seminars. IMUA was founded in 1930.
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