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Brock Masterson Joins Crum & Forster Surety Division as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces that recognized industry veteran Brock Masterson has joined the company's Surety Division as a member of its executive leadership team. In this newly-established role, Mr. Masterson will be responsible for continued growth of the Division's underwriting book and expansion of its business through deepening broker relationships, while working closely with claims, operations, IT, finance and human resources teams to ensure oversight of processes and procedures to improve efficiencies.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces that recognized industry veteran Brock Masterson has joined the company's Surety Division as a member of its executive leadership team.
  • "Brock has cultivated relationships throughout his career and will be a great complement to Crum & Forster's expanding surety book.
  • "I'm thrilled to join Crum & Forster's Surety Division and be part of Matt's leadership team," shared Mr. Masterson.
  • Mr. Masterson also holds the following industry designations: Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB), and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

Crum & Forster Accident & Health Names Joseph Muccia Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

EATONTOWN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's (C&F) Accident & Health (A&H) Division announces the promotion of Joseph (Joe) Muccia to Chief Financial Officer, A&H Division.

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  • EATONTOWN, N.J., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's (C&F) Accident & Health (A&H) Division announces the promotion of Joseph (Joe) Muccia to Chief Financial Officer, A&H Division.
  • Joe previously served as Vice President of Operations where he had oversight of the Division's Program Claims, Auditing, Accounting and Reporting teams.
  • "As the C&F Accident & Health Division continues to expand its captive business and capabilities, Joe will lead all financial related duties pertaining to this diversified portfolio," said Gary McGeddy, President of Crum & Forster Accident & Health.
  • "I am honored to assume the role of Chief Financial Officer of Accident & Health and join the Division's senior leadership team," shared Mr. Muccia.

Crum & Forster Accident & Health Promotes Rob Cody to Senior Vice President of Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

EATONTOWN, N.J., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's (C&F) Accident & Health (A&H) Division announces the promotion of Rob Cody to Senior Vice President of Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance.

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  • EATONTOWN, N.J., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's (C&F) Accident & Health (A&H) Division announces the promotion of Rob Cody to Senior Vice President of Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance.
  • He previously served as Vice President and Chief Counsel for the Division's Medical Business Unit.
  • "Rob has contributed significantly to the A&H Division's success and profitable growth throughout his tenure at C&F," said Sharon Mattingly, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Crum & Forster Accident & Health.
  • "The Accident & Health Division within C&F has, in a little more than twenty years, grown to approximately $1.9 billion.

Crum & Forster Wins Gold, Silver Showcase Awards from the Insurance Marketing Communications Association

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Monday, July 10, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marketing and Corporate Communications team at Crum & Forster (C&F) , a leading national property and casualty specialty insurance company, has earned two Showcase Awards – one gold and one silver – from the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) .

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Marketing and Corporate Communications team at Crum & Forster (C&F) , a leading national property and casualty specialty insurance company, has earned two Showcase Awards – one gold and one silver – from the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA) .
  • The IMCA strives to recognize the best work in insurance marketing and communications through its awards program, which spotlights those individuals, teams, and companies that reflect the best of what the insurance industry has to offer.
  • "We are honored to have earned these distinguished awards from the IMCA," said Hallie Harenski, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications for Crum & Forster.
  • For 63 years, the IMCA Showcase Awards have recognized the most effective and innovative work from the best minds in insurance marketing and communications.

Crum & Forster Promotes Chris Holden to Senior Vice President

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces the promotion of Chris Holden to Senior Vice President.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces the promotion of Chris Holden to Senior Vice President.
  • As Senior Vice President and CISO, Mr. Holden will continue to focus on building and promoting a security culture throughout the organization and ensuring the security of Crum & Forster's IT infrastructure.
  • He has been instrumental in building and maintaining Crum & Forster's cybersecurity program, and we look forward to his continued leadership as we navigate an ever-evolving IT landscape," said Arleen Paladino, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Crum & Forster.
  • Before joining Crum & Forster, Mr. Holden held positions conducting digital forensics and incident response, penetration testing, software security engineering and risk management at Time, Inc., Hewlett-Packard, Protiviti, and Alvarez & Marsal.

Michelle Sipple Joins Crum & Forster as Senior Vice President, Inland Marine

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces that Michelle Sipple – a respected industry veteran – has joined the company to lead the Inland Marine practice within its Property Lines Division. In this role, Ms. Sipple is responsible for strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability for the company's inland marine book.

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  • Recognized Leader Brings Decades of Experience, Industry Expertise to C&F's Growing Practice
    MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F) announces that Michelle Sipple – a respected industry veteran – has joined the company to lead the Inland Marine practice within its Property Lines Division.
  • In this role, Ms. Sipple is responsible for strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability for the company's inland marine book.
  • "Ms. Sipple is an accomplished Inland Marine underwriting professional with experience in Builders Risk, Motor Truck Cargo and Contractor's Equipment," said Steve Fomchenko, President, Property Lines Division, Crum & Forster.
  • She also serves on the Board of the Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA) – a national association for the commercial inland marine insurance industry in the U.S.
    "Crum & Forster's Inland Marine unit has an established team of experienced underwriters who understand the complexities of this highly specialized line of business," shared Ms. Sipple.

Crum & Forster Accident & Health Division Announces Launch of New Life Insurance Business Unit

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crum & Forster announced the launch of its new Life Insurance business unit, building on the organization's 2021 acquisition of Monitor Life Insurance Company of New York.

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  • New Business Unit Builds on Acquisition of Monitor Life, Catalyzes Continued Expansion of Accident & Health Product Offerings
    NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crum & Forster announced the launch of its new Life Insurance business unit, building on the organization's 2021 acquisition of Monitor Life Insurance Company of New York.
  • Crum & Forster's acquisition of Monitor Life and launch of a new life insurance business unit will allow the organization to continue expanding its Accident and Health (A&H) offerings in an evolving marketplace.
  • Since 2000, Crum & Forster's Accident & Health Division has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide.
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Crum & Forster Credit Division Appoints Drew Kovalsky VP, Credit Underwriter

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's Credit Division announces the appointment of Drew M. Kovalsky, CFA, as Vice President, Credit Underwriter.

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster's Credit Division announces the appointment of Drew M. Kovalsky, CFA, as Vice President, Credit Underwriter.
  • Mr. Kovalsky, will be based in New York and will report to Donald Asadorian, Senior Vice President, Credit Division.
  • "Drew is an accomplished credit analyst with in-depth expertise in evaluating a range of fixed income credits for complex asset classes," stated Mr. Asadorian.
  • Mr. Kovalsky has nearly twenty years of experience as a credit analyst with leading financial institutions and capital risk management firms.

NetDiligence Announces Recipients of 2022 Toby Merrill Awards

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Friday, June 3, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDiligence®, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2022 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia. NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance. The Toby Merrill Award for Excellence is given to a seasoned cyber insurance thought leader, the Rising Star Award is given to an emerging insurance professional, and the Community Spirit Award acknowledges an individual who fosters camaraderie and community within the cyber insurance industry.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NetDiligence, a leading provider of cyber risk readiness and response services, yesterday announced the winners of its 2022 Toby Merrill Awards at the company's Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia.
  • NetDiligence presents these awards each year honoring the late Toby Merrill, an icon in cyber insurance.
  • 2022 Rising Star Award Michael Phillips, Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions
    Michael Phillips is the Chief Claims Officer of Resilience Cyber Insurance Solutions .
  • Chubb and NetDiligence also actively support the Toby Merrill Scholarship Fund, which financially supports the educational advancement of students who reflect the qualities of leadership, kindness and strength that Toby epitomized.

Marsh Honors Crum & Forster with the Broker Experience Award for Cyber and Professional Liability (QSG)

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F), a leading provider of property & casualty, accident & health and specialty insurance solutionsannounced today the company has received the 2021 Marsh Broker Experience Award for Cyber and Professional Liability (QSG).

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  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crum & Forster (C&F), a leading provider of property & casualty, accident & health and specialty insurance solutionsannounced today the company has received the 2021 Marsh Broker Experience Award for Cyber and Professional Liability (QSG).
  • C&F received the award based on their outstanding service and market presence in the Cyber and Professional Liability space.
  • Crum & Forster consistently edged out its peers with the best mix of Promotors over Detractors and was bestowed this prestigious award as the highest ranked insurer for 2021.
  • As the recipient of the 2021 Marsh Broker Experience Award for Cyber & Professional Liability, Crum & Forster had the best results.