The Hanover Names John Casper Regional President
June 25 2009 - 10:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
WORCESTER, Mass., June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hanover
Insurance Group today announced that it has named John Casper
regional president of its emerging western region, effective
immediately. Based in Denver, Colo., he will lead the company's
efforts to expand its footprint in the western part of the country.
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"We have established strong momentum that has created increasing
demand for our franchise outside of our current geographic
footprint and we believe the western region represents a tremendous
opportunity to grow," said John C. Roche, vice president, field
operations, marketing and distribution. "John's extensive
experience in underwriting, sales and distribution, coupled with
his knowledge of the region, will enable us to offer great value to
select winning agents in the west who are looking for a strong
company partner in the commercial lines space." Casper brings more
than 20 years experience to The Hanover, having worked with leading
carriers and a large broker in the west over the course of his
career. Most recently, he was president and chief operating officer
for Van Gilder Insurance Corp. in Denver, responsible for all
insurance operations. Prior to joining Van Gilder in 2007, John
served in sales and underwriting leadership roles at St. Paul
Travelers and USF&G. Among other roles at St. Paul Travelers,
John served as regional president of the west region from 1998 to
2007. "We are very excited to have John join our team," said Roche.
"His experience and his commitment to helping winning agents be
even more successful will be of great benefit to our company and to
our independent agents as we expand in the west." About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:THG), based in Worcester,
Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes
The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens
Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and
their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and
casualty products and services to individuals, families and
businesses through an extensive network of independent agents, and
has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their
customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover
ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United
States. CONTACTS: Investor Relations Media Relations John F. Reilly
Amy Lynn Banek E-mail: E-mail: 1-508-855-3457 1-508-855-4486
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