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The American Insurance Association ("AIA") is the leading property - casualty insurance trade organization, representing 350 insurers that write more than $123 billion in premiums each year. AIA member companies offer all types of property - casualty insurance, including personal and commercial auto insurance, commercial property and liability coverage for small businesses, workers' compensation, homeowners' insurance, medical malpractice coverage, and product liability insurance. AIA's roots go back more than 130 years to the establishment of the National Board of Fire Underwriters in 1866. In 1964, the old American Insurance Association merged with the National Board and the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies and became the present-day AIA. We are proud of AIA's history and tradition of leadership. But our strength lies in our ability to look to the future and lead the debate in an era of rapid change. The association leads by forging constructive solutions to industry issues. AIA listens to opinions and ideas of our companies, consumers, regulators, and business leaders. Then we build consensus by melding the best of what the insurance industry needs to remain sound and what consumers need in insurance protection.
Senior Vice President for Public Affairs
Blain K. RethmeierContact Information
1130 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 1000
Washington, District of Columbia 20036
1 202 828 7100
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NAICS Code Business Associations: 813910
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Public cat program unnecessary: AIA.(News)(American Insurance Association)
- 2006-08-28
Byline: JERRY GEISEL While the insurance market is "under stress'' in several Atlantic and Gulf Coast states, a new public insurance program is unnecessary, an insurance industry trade association says. In a new report issued a year after H Byline: JERRY...
AIA launches Web site touting formation of federal charter.(Industry News)(American Insurance Association)(Brief article)
- 2006-05-01
WASHINGTON-The American Insurance Assn. has launched a Web site focusing on national insurance modernization. The Washington-based AIA, which supports legislation that would pro-vide property/casualty insurers the option of being regulated at the WASHINGTON-The American Insurance Assn. has launched a Web site ...
AIA chief aims for consensus; Public understanding is key goal.(American Insurance Association)
- 2006-01-02
Byline: MARK A. HOFMANN A life in public service isn't the worst preparation for taking the reins of a major insurance industry association, according to the new president of the American Insurance Assn. In fact, "it's very close to serving Byline:...
Risk managers should speak louder on public policy, says AIA's Vagley.(Robert E. Vagley, American Insurance Association)
- 2005-06-27
Byline: MARK A. HOFMANN WASHINGTON-Risk managers could have an influential voice on Capitol Hill, if only they would use it, says one of the highest-profile figures in the insurance industry. That's particularly critical because many of the issu Byline: MARK A....
AIA backs federal role. (American Insurance Association).(Letter)(Letter to the Editor)
- 2003-12-22
To THE EDITOR: In a Nov. 3 letter to National Underwriter ("Say No To Federal Regs, NAIC President Contends"), National Association of Insurance Commissioners President and Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Mike Pickens ponders why momentu To THE EDITOR: In a Nov....
RIMS seeks AIA, CIAB in survey deal.(Risk and Insurance Management Society, American Insurance Association, Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers)(Brief Article)
- 2002-04-22
The Risk and Insurance Management Society is seeking a partnership with two insurance industry associations on a revised "Quality Scorecard" program to rate the services provided by insurers, brokers and third-party administrators, a RIMS l The Risk and Insurance Management Society is seeking a partnership ...
Insurance Industry Admits: Don't Expect 'Tort Reform' To Reduce Insurance Rates
- 2002-03-18
NEW YORK, March 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a startling admission, the American Insurance Association AIA, a major insurance industry trade group, says lawmakers who enact "tort reform" should not expect insurance rates to drop. Specifically, a NEW YORK, March 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In a startling admission, the...
AIA Offers Intriguing Ideas In Federal Chartering Plan.(American Insurance Association)(Brief Article)
- 2001-07-30
The American Insurance Association has significantly advanced the debate over insurance regulatory reform with its proposal for optional federal chartering of insurers. Regardless of whether one supports or opposes optional federal chartering, the The American Insurance Association has significantly advanced the debate...
AIA backs limited role for federal regulation.(American Insurance Association)(Brief Article)
- 2001-02-12
WASHINGTON--The American Insurance Assn. is willing to break with industry tradition and support optional federal chartering of insurance companies under certain circumstances, the AIA's president says in a Feb. 7 letter to the head of the National Assn. of Insurance Commissioners. Although the...
Election Uncertainty Has Insurers In Limbo.(American Insurance Association and tort reform)(Brief Article)
- 2000-11-13
As with the rest of the nation, uncertainty was the key word for the insurance industry in the aftermath of last weeks election. At press time, the presidential contest was still up in the air, with the prospect of litigation adding to the confusio ...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Blain K. Rethmeier | Senior Vice President for Public Affairs |
| Gary Henning | Aia Assistant Vice President, Northeast Region |
| Jeanne H McGowan | Director, Lrs |
| Penny Sagawa | Assistant Director, Lrs |
| Mal Perak | Clerk |
| Angela Royko | Research Analyst, Editor, Lrs, Associate Counsel, Law |
| Jurgen Schelzig | Analyst, Editor |
| Karen Schwartz | Analyst, Editor |
| Kurt Thurber | Analyst, Editor |
| Phil Pierson | Analyst, Editor |
| Rachel Jensen | Research Analyst, Editor |
| Robert Beck | Analyst, Editor |
| William Mulligan | Supervising Analyst, Senior Editor |
| Dean R. O Hare | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Evan G. Greenberg | Chairman |
| Douglas G Elliot | Board Member |
| James J. Ritchie | Board of Directors |
Blain K. Rethmeier is currently the Senior Vice President for Public Affairs for the American Insurance Association (AIA). Rethmeier joined AIA from the White House where he served as Special Assistant to the President for Communications and directed communications for the National Economic Council and Homeland Security Council. Prior to joining the White House, Rethmeier served as Press Secretary for the Senate Judiciary Committee. This is a personal group blog whose contents in no way reflect the views of any author's employer.
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| American Insurance Association | Senior Vice President for Public Affairs | Current |
| Potomac Flacks | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Aia Assistant Vice President, Northeast Region | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Director, Lrs | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Assistant Director, Lrs | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Clerk | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Research Analyst, Editor, Lrs, Associate Counsel, Law | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Research Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Analyst, Editor | Current |
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| American Insurance Association | Supervising Analyst, Senior Editor | Current |
Evan G. Greenberg is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ACE Limited. He was elected to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2004 and to the additional title of Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2007. Mr. Greenberg joined the ACE Group in November 2001 as Vice Chairman, ACE Limited, and Chief Executive Officer, ACE Tempest Re. In early 2002 he was appointed Chief Executive Officer, ACE Overseas General. Mr. Greenberg was elected to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, ACE Limited, in June 2003. Over the course of more than 35 years in the insurance industry, Mr. Greenberg has held various underwriting and management positions and gained significant insight in the global property, casualty and life insurance sectors.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Limited | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| US-Asean Business Council, Inc | President & Coo, Ace Insurance Ltd. | Current |
| ACE Limited | President | Current |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York Inc. | Trustee | Current |
| Eisenhower Fellowships | Trustee | Current |
| Foreign Policy Association | Fellow | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Chairman | Current |
| CEO Roundtable, LLC | Vice Chairman, Property-Casualty | Current |
| US-Asean Business Council, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| ACE Limited | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Business Roundtable | Member | Current |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Member | Current |
| The Nixon Center | Member | Current |
| ACE Tempest Reinsurance USA, LLC | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| American International Underwriters Corporation | President & Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| ACE Overseas General | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| American International Group, Inc. | President & Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| ACE Tempest Reinsurance USA, LLC | Chairman | Former |
| ACE Limited | Vice Chairman | Former |
| American International Group, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
Dean R. O Hare, 58, is chairman and chief executive officer of The Chubb Corporation, a leading provider of insurance and risk management services. He is a director and former chairman of the American Insurance Association and a director and former chairman of the International Insurance Society. He is also a member of the U.S. Trade Representative s Investment and Services Policy Advisory Committee. (1997) (2) (4) (5)
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Insurance Society, Inc | Director | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Director | Current |
| Fluor Corporation | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Chairman | Former |
| International Insurance Society, Inc | Chairman | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Steam Boiler Inspctn | President and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| HSB Group, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| HSB Group, Inc. | President | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Board Member | Current |
| Hartford Hospital | Board of Directors | Current |
| Insurancecompany.Com | President | Former |
| Insurancecompany.Com | Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited | Senior Advisor | Former |
| Travelers | Former | |
| Metrohartford Alliance | Board Member | Former |
| University of Connecticut | Bachelor's | Former |
| Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania | Former |
Mr. Ritchie has served as director since September 2003 and as chairman of the board since October 2005. As executive chairman of the board, Mr. Ritchie leads the work of the board of directors particularly with respect to our strategy development and monitoring its execution. He has over 28 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, particularly in the U.S. and international insurance and reinsurance industries. From February 2001 until May 2003, he served as managing director and chief financial officer of White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.'s OneBeacon Insurance Company, and Mr. Ritchie most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of White Mountains Insurance Group's OneBeacon Insurance Company, and had previously served as a group Chief Financial Officer and as a consultant for White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. Before that, Mr. Ritchie held various positions with CIGNA Corporation, including Chief Financial Officer of the company's international division and head of its internal audit division. Prior to Mr. Ritchie's insurance career, he was a Senior Audit Manager at Price Waterhouse. Mr. Ritchie is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Insurance Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. | Managing Director | Current |
| Ceres Group, Inc. | chairman | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ceres Group, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Board of Directors | Current |
| American Insurance Association | Member | Current |
| American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Member | Current |
| CIGNA Corporation | chief financial officer | Former |
| Quanta Capital Holdings Ltd. | Chairman | Current |
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