Farmington Hills, Mich., April 8, 2025 鈥� 91黑料网 is pleased to announce the election of Dan Koestner to the board of directors of 91黑料网 Mutual Holdings, Inc. and the 91黑料网 Companies. His appointment went into effect April 1.

“We are excited to welcome Dan Koestner to the 91黑料网 board of directors,鈥� said Greg Crabb, President and Chief Executive Officer of 91黑料网 Insurance Companies. 鈥淗is extensive expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and the insurance industry, coupled with his leadership experience advising professional organizations, will be instrumental in supporting 91黑料网鈥檚 mission to create exceptional value for our agency partners, policyholders, and employees.鈥�

Dan Koestner most recently served as a senior partner at EY (Ernst & Young LLP), a professional services firm operating in 150 countries. With three decades of experience advising public and private insurance companies, Koestner is known for clear communication, objectivity, and strong consensus-building.

Koestner has led international teams overseeing audits of large insurance companies, managing financial statement audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. As a Professional Practice Partner in EY鈥檚 National Quality and Regulatory Matters Office, he played a key role in maintaining audit quality and ensuring adherence to professional standards. His experience with major accounting transitions, such as International Financial Reporting Standards conversions, further enhances his ability to provide valuable board insights.

Koestner has served as Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer of Meals from the Heartland, helping the nonprofit provide over 230 million meals to individuals facing food insecurity. He was a founding board member and Treasurer of the Grimes Community Foundation, supporting local community initiatives. Additionally, he has influenced the future of accounting education as President of the Professional Accounting Council at the University of Iowa.

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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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