Public Company Information:
NYSE:ACE
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE Westchester, the U.S.-based wholesale-focused operation of the ACE
Group today announced the appointment of Jim Norman as Senior Vice
President & Manager, ACE Westchester Inland Marine. Mr. Norman, who most
recently served as Vice President & Chicago Regional Manager, ACE USA
Inland Marine, will lead a dedicated wholesale-focused Inland Marine
underwriting team. Mr. Norman will provide strategic leadership to the
underwriting team, and play a critical role in cultivating new broker
relationships, ensuring that distribution partners leverage ACE
Westchester’s existing specialty inland marine capabilities. Mr. Norman
will be based in Chicago, and report to Bruce Kessler, Division
President, ACE Westchester.
“We’re pleased to have Jim serving in this key role that will build upon
the existing portfolio of wholesale business, and develop and expand our
inland marine strategy,” said Mr. Kessler. “His proven underwriting
success and track record in building broker relationships within the
inland marine arena will complement our strong and dynamic underwriting
team as we continue to build our offerings for the evolving risks and
exposures of our clients.”
With more than 25 years of insurance industry experience, Mr. Norman
joined ACE in 2008 as Vice President, Inland Marine, ACE USA Midwest
Region, from the Chicago-based offices of a global carrier, where he
served in a variety of accounting, operations and underwriting positions
across the inland marine, large account casualty, group programs and
captive underwriting risk management businesses. Mr. Norman received his
Bachelor of Finance degree from Illinois State University, and holds the
Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) professional designation.
The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and
casualty insurers. With operations in 53 countries, ACE provides
commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal
accident supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance
to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company of the
ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACE) and is a
component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information can be found at: www.acegroup.com.
Contact:
ACE North America Communications
Carla Ferrara, 215-640-4744
carla.ferrara@acegroup.com
"We’re pleased to have Jim serving in this key role that will build upon the existing portfolio of wholesale business, and develop and expand our inland marine strategy"