PCI Elects New Officers to the Board of Governors
MIAMI – The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) elected new officers to its Board of Governors today during the association’s annual meeting. Pete McPartland, chairman of the board, president, and CEO of Sentry Insurance Group was elected as PCI’s chair; Jim Brannen, CEO of FBL Financial Group was elected first vice chair, and Greg Crabb, president and CEO of Amerisure Companies was elected second vice chair.
“We are pleased to welcome Pete as PCI’s board chair,” said David A. Sampson, president and CEO of PCI. “Property casualty insurers are operating in an era of unparalleled disruption and promise. Rapidly changing technology, demographics, and geopolitics will continue to present challenges and opportunities. PCI’s value proposition is to be an integral part of member companies’ enterprise risk management for legislative, regulatory, and political risk. The Board Leadership and PCI staff are committed to not only delivering upon, but expanding on our value proposition.”
Pete McPartland – PCI’s Chair
Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO
Sentry Insurance Group
Pete McPartland is Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Sentry Insurance Group. He Joined Sentry in 2010 as president and chief operating officer. Prior to joining Sentry, McPartland served in a variety of executive positions with Fireman’s Fund, General Casualty, and Golden Eagle Insurance. He currently serves on the board of the Workers Compensation Research Institute. McPartland is a graduate of the University of Florida.
Jim Brannen – PCI’s First Vice Chair
CEO
FBL Financial Group
Jim Brannen is CEO of FBL Financial Group. He Joined FBL in 1991 and has held various positions in finance and executive management. Prior to joining FBL, Brannen worked in public accounting. He currently serves on the board of directors and various committees of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Great Western Bank, and as a member of the Iowa Business Council and the Greater Des Moines Committee. Brannen is a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Greg Crabb – PCI’s Second Vice Chair
President and CEO
Amerisure Companies
Greg Crabb is president and CEO of Amerisure Companies. He joined Amerisure in April, 2008 as chief administrative officer with accountability for claims, human resources, information technology, internal audit, and legal. Prior to joining Amerisure, he held various positions at The Hartford. He currently serves on the board of Business Leaders for Michigan and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. Crabb is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He also received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University.