WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), a leading super regional property and casualty insurance company, has announced the appointment of William Gross as regional vice president for commercial lines. In this role, Gross will oversee all aspects of commercial lines business for the company's Massachusetts territory.
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"With his skill and experience in management, marketing, strategic planning and financial analysis--and especially his commitment to strengthen our relationships with winning agent partners--I know that Bill will be a valuable asset to our agents' businesses and to our own, as we compete and win together in Massachusetts," said Richard Lavey, regional president of The Hanover's Northeast Region.
Gross will work out of The Hanover's Worcester, Mass. office.
Prior to joining The Hanover, Gross was with The Hartford, where he served as regional vice president for the company's New England region, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Previously, he worked in marketing and management positions with Core West Bank, Philadelphia, and with Transamerica Corporation, in that company's Orlando branch office.
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. Connections Auto policies are underwritten by Citizens Insurance Company of America. The Hanover Insurance Group 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. For more information, please visit www.hanover.com.
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