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Assurex Global Appoints New COO and Two Vice Presidents: Execs Tapped To Manage US$19 Billion International Insurance Group

Columbus, Ohio (ots/PRNewswire)

Assurex Global-the world's
largest privately held risk management and commercial insurance
brokerage group--is pleased to announce the appointment of three
senior executives: Kelli K. Black, Executive Vice President and COO;
Curt C. Anderson, Vice President, Finance; and Paul H. Chidester,
Vice President, Business Development. The appointments were announced
by Assurex Global President and CEO, Jim Hackbarth.
Kelli Black, Assurex Global's newly appointed Executive Vice
President and COO, is responsible for the day-to-day management of
Assurex Global operations. With Assurex Global since 1987, she
previously held the position of Vice President, Partner Services. In
that role, Black was responsible for a broad range of Partner
services, including the planning of professional development meetings
for Assurex Global's Partners and their 20,000 employees. In
addition, Black played an integral role in the strategic development
of Assurex Global's innovative new Partner Gateway Website, and was
responsible for public relations and advertising.
"Kelli Black has been a valuable member of the Assurex Global
management team for the past 18 years," said Assurex Global President
and CEO Jim Hackbarth. "Her solid relationships with more than 100
international Partners, coupled with her proven ability to manage
global operations makes Kelli ideally suited to assume the position
of Executive Vice President and COO," said Hackbarth.
Curt Anderson, Assurex Global's newly appointed Vice President,
Finance, has extensive insurance industry and public accounting
experience. Prior to joining Assurex Global, Anderson held executive
positions with Evergreen National Indemnity, GreatLand Insurance, and
Auto Club Insurance. He also served as a senior auditor with Hausser
& Taylor, CPAs, and KPMG Peat Marwick. A Marine Corps veteran,
Anderson holds an MBA from Ohio State University and is a Certified
Public Accountant.
Paul Chidester, Assurex Global's newly appointed Vice President,
Business Development, brings experience in insurance and other
industries to his position. Prior to joining Assurex Global,
Chidester held an executive position with Frank Gates Service
Company, where he was responsible for maintaining relationships with
insurance carriers and brokers, and expanding workers' compensation,
liability, and property insurance programs statewide and nationally.
Previously, Chidester held positions with Carl Craig Company and
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, and was the founder and
principal of NAPTA. Chidester holds a BA in business administration
from Franklin University.
"Assurex Global delivers seamless global insurance, risk
management and employee benefits products and services from offices
located in every major city of the globe," said Hackbarth. "Kelli
Black, Curt Anderson, and Paul Chidester have the insurance industry
expertise, management experience, and business savvy necessary to
help our worldwide broker network achieve unsurpassed growth," said
Hackbarth.
Columbus, Ohio-based Assurex Global is staffed by more than 20,000
experienced industry professionals generating annual premiums in
excess of US$19 billion. Assurex Global Partners deliver seamless
global insurance, risk management and employee benefits products and
services from more than 130 offices located in every major city of
the globe. Assurex Global Partners are among the leading independent
insurance agencies in their respective markets. What differentiates
Assurex Global from national brokers is that Assurex Global Partners
are managed by their owners. Typically employing 100 professionals
each, Assurex Global Partners deliver property, casualty, surety,
life and employee benefits insurance for large and small clients.
For a complete list of Assurex Global Partners or other
information about Assurex Global, visit www.assurexglobal.com .
Web site: http://www.assurexglobal.com

Contact:

Joanne Tackett of Assurex Global, +1-614-410-1719, or
jtackett@assurexglobal.com