Southfield, Mich.-based specialty commercial insurance carrierFirst Mercury Financial Corp. has named Terrance “Terry” A.Fleckenstein as its chief claims officer.

He will oversee all aspects of claims management andadministration for First Mercury's specialty underwriting platformsthat include CoverX.

Mr. Fleckenstein has over 23 years experience in the insuranceindustry, including most recently serving as senior vice presidentof claims for Great American Custom Insurance Services Inc.

He has served in various leadership positions for Farmers GroupInc. and State Farm Insurance Companies with operational roles inclaims, marketing and underwriting.

“We are pleased to welcome Terry to the First Mercury team,”Richard H. Smith, First Mercury chairman and chief executiveofficer, said in a statement. “His experience in the insuranceindustry and litigation management will help us to continue tobuild on our best-in-class claims operation at First Mercury.”