WORCESTER, Mass., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Citizens and
Hanover Insurance Companies have named James S. Hyatt president of its
personal lines division. In this role, he will be responsible for all aspects
of the company's personal lines operations. Hyatt, who previously served as
president, New England Region for Citizens and Hanover, also is a member of
the company's Operating Committee.
"Jim brings a valuable combination of skills and experience to the
position," said Marita Zuraitis, president of the Citizens and Hanover
property and casualty companies. "He is a proven leader, with vision, the
ability to drive strategic planning and implementation, and he has a great
appreciation for what it takes for independent agents and companies to win in
regional personal lines markets. We look forward to leveraging his industry
knowledge, personal lines experience and insight as he assumes this new role."
Hyatt joined Citizens and Hanover in 2004. Previously, he was with The
Hartford, serving as a regional vice president of the company's property and
casualty operations in Northern New England.
Before moving to The Hartford in 2002, he held numerous leadership and
management roles in personal lines, underwriting, and marketing for more than
17 years with Chubb, most recently serving as senior vice president, North
American field marketing manager.
Hyatt began his insurance career with Chubb in 1985, and rose through the
ranks of the company's personal lines organization before being named personal
lines manager in Colorado in 1989 and in Boston in 1991. Hyatt subsequently
held regional leadership roles in underwriting and marketing in New York, New
Jersey and New England before being appointed senior vice president in the
company's marketing organization.
The Citizens and Hanover Insurance Companies are ranked among the 35
largest property and casualty insurers in the country and are members of
Allmerica Financial Corporation (NYSE: AFC). Worcester, Massachusetts-based
The Hanover Insurance Company, founded in 1852, and Howell, Michigan-based
Citizens Insurance Company of America, founded in 1915, offer a range of
property and casualty insurance coverages to individuals, families and
businesses through a wide network of independent agents.
Note to editors: For a photograph of Jim Hyatt, please contact Mike
Buckley using the e-mail address or telephone number below.
Investors: Media:
Sujata Mutalik Michael F. Buckley
E-mail: smutalik@allmerica.com E-mail: mibuckley@allmerica.com
1-508-855-3457 1-508-855-3099
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CO: The Citizens and Hanover Insurance Companies
ST: Massachusetts
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