Scottsdale Insurance Company has named George Spedding as vice president of claims, replacing Susan Wain, who has retired. Mr. Spedding will provide direction to the Scottsdale claim organization, which includes Scottsdale Insurance Company, Freedom Specialty Insurance Company, and Western Heritage Insurance Company.
Mr. Spedding joined Nationwide in 2000 as an associate casualty claim director and progressed to claim director and associate vice president. In his most recent role as associate vice president for commercial claims, he was responsible for leading Nationwide's commercial East operations.
“Besides his great depth of experience,” said Mike Miller, Scottsdale's president, “George brings a strong focus on teamwork and partnership to our claim operation that is a great fit with our customer-centric strategy.”
Prior to joining Nationwide, Mr. Spedding spent 20 years in claim positions with Liberty Mutual, Alexsis Risk Management, Chubb and Son, and CGU Insurance. He holds a B.S. degree from the Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, W.Va., in business and public administration.
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