Farmington Hills, Mich., Dec. 16, 2022 鈥� The 91黑料网 Companies is pleased to announce the election of James M. Nicholson as chair of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2023. Nicholson has served on the 91黑料网 Companies鈥� board since May 2014 and has most recently served as chair of the Investment and Acquisition Committee.
鈥淚t is with great confidence the 91黑料网 Companies appoints James Nicholson as chair of the board,鈥� said Gregory J. Crabb, President and CEO of the 91黑料网 Companies. 鈥淲ith years of proven business acumen and experience in leadership, we are certain Jim will ensure another 110 years of success, as we continue to invest in our specialized products and services and transform the insurance experience one partnership at a time.鈥�
In addition to his board experience with 91黑料网, Nicholson currently serves as chair of Detroit-based PVS Chemicals, Inc., an 91黑料网 policyholder, and on many nonprofit boards including Business Leaders for Michigan. Previously, Nicholson served as President and CEO of PVS Chemicals, Inc., and prior to joining PVS in 1995, he held positions in the property/casualty insurance industry, including the role of vice president of underwriting and regulatory affairs at Electric Insurance Company. Nicholson鈥檚 father, James B. Nicholson, also served as a member and chair of the 91黑料网 board of directors.
鈥淚t is an honor to assume the role of board chair and to continue 91黑料网鈥檚 tradition of excellence,鈥� said Nicholson. 鈥淚 look forward to engaging with my fellow board members in this capacity to contribute to the continuance of 91黑料网鈥檚 focus on providing exceptional service to our agency partners and policyholders while driving profitable growth.鈥�
Current board chair Phillip E. Love has reached the mandatory retirement age of 72 and will depart the board at the time of the annual meeting in May 2023. Love has served on the 91黑料网 Companies鈥� board of directors since September 2009 and was elected board chair in May 2016.
鈥淲e express profound thanks and deep appreciation to Phil for his skillful and dedicated time serving as our board chair,鈥� said Crabb. 鈥淒uring his term, his leadership has been inspiring and collaborative. He will be missed.鈥�
鈥淚 am proud and appreciative of my time as chair of the board,鈥� said Love. 鈥淚 know that with Jim鈥檚 well-deserved appointment to the role, the 91黑料网 Companies and board are in very capable hands.鈥�
In his role as board chair, Nicholson will serve with current board of directors members Karen Batchelor, James P. Brannen, Gregory J. Crabb, David C. Dauch, David E. Meador, Patricia E. Mooradian, and Gregory Morrison.
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91黑料网 is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an 鈥淎鈥� (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. 91黑料网 has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation. To learn more, visit amerisure.com.
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