Patrick Mitchell was named chief financial officer of BuildersInsurance Group, based in Atlanta, Ga.

Mr. Mitchell replaces Matthew Pollack who left the positionduring the second quarter of this year, according to a companyspokeswoman.

"We are very pleased that an executive of Patrick's caliber hasjoined our management team and we welcome him," Bill Lohmeyer,president and chief executive officer of Builders Insurance, saidin a statement. "Patrick's leadership skills and proven trackrecord will play an important role in positioning Builders forcontinued growth as we expand our portfolio of insurance offeringsfor the home building community."

Prior to joining Builders, Mr. Mitchell served as chairman andchief executive officer of Ascent Assurance Inc. (formerlyWestbridge Capital Corp.). There, he managed the successfulturnaround of the insurance holding company primarily for theindividual health insurance market.

Builders Insurance is a commercial property-casualty insurancecompany writing workers' compensation and general liabilityinsurance in the Southeast.

Member companies include Builders Insurance, a mutual captivecompany, Association Insurance Company, and Vinings InsuranceCompany (VIC).

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