PHLY Philadelphia Consolidated Corp (MM)

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Christopher J. Maguire, Executive Vice President and COO of Philadelphia Insurance Companies (NASDAQ:PHLY) announced that Susan Doering has joined PHLY as a Vice President in the Specialty Lines/ Environmental Underwriting Division. In this position, Doering will work with senior management and clients to start a Full Service Environmental Underwriting Division. She brings 15 years of experience in the environmental insurance industry to Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Prior to joining PHLY, Ms. Doering was a Vice President with AIG managing a large account business development team. She also oversaw marketing, product development, sales and underwriting training, field operations and strategic partnerships at Kemper Environmental during its start-up. Ms. Doering holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. "Susan has an impressive reputation in the Industry," said Mr. Maguire. "She has excellent experience in the field of Environmental Insurance and her accomplishments are exceptional. We are pleased to have Susan on our team as PHLY continues to grow." In operation since 1962, PHLY designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverage's and services for select industries. The Company, whose commercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A1 for insurance financial strength by Moody's Investors Services is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50, Forbes' Platinum 400 list of America's Best Big Companies and Forbes' 100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks in America. The organization has 47 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service. To locate your nearest PHLY office or for more information, visit us on the web at http://www.phly.com/ or contact Susie Maguire at 610-206-7857. DATASOURCE: Philadelphia Insurance Companies CONTACT: Susie Maguire, Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations of Philadelphia Insurance Companies, +1-610-206-7857, Web site: http://www.phly.com/

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