NU Online News Service, Sept. 17, 3:13 p.m. EDT
New York-based brokerage Integro has elected John (Jack) Byrne as chairman. Mr. Byrne succeeds Robert Clements, Integro's co-founder, who passed away earlier this month.
Mr. Byrne joined Integro's board in 2005. Previously, he has led Fireman's Fund and its former parent company, White Mountains Insurance Group, as well as GEICO.
"I have served on Integro's board from its inception and am well acquainted with the firm's capabilities and dedication to customer service," Mr. Byrne said. "It is an honor to chair this company, carry on the vision of the legendary Bob Clements and work with CEO Peter Garvey and his superb management team."
Integro also announced that board member John Clements was elected vice chariman. He has served as a director and represented the founding investors in various start-up insurance companies, including Advisen Ltd., Altus Ltd. (now part of Arch), American Strategic Insurance, Global Specialty Risk, Inc. (now part of AIG), Ironshore and James River Group, Inc. He was also involved in the creation of Axis Capital Holdings, according to Integro.
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