Harris Clarke, vice president of operations at PEMCO Mutual Insurance, is expanding his role to include oversight of the company’s claims department, while he hands off responsibility for the underwriting and product departments to newly promoted executive Dawn Lee.
Mr. Clarke has been a member of PEMCO’s executive team since 2014. In a statement, the company said that his experience includes customer-centric project management and technology, which will bolster PEMCO’s claims team.
“Harris’ demonstrated ability to successfully lead high-performance teams makes him a pacesetter for our continued growth, especially in our claims department,” said PEMCO’s chief executive officer, Stan McNaughton. “As our business and markets continue to evolve, we’ll benefit from Harris’ strong tech background, insurance experience, and deep customer-centric focus at the claims’ helm.”
Prior to serving as vice president of claims, customer service, and sales, Mr. Clarke held executive-level positions overseeing sales, service, underwriting, and product for PEMCO. His background includes product management, e-commerce, and customer relationship management.
He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He went on to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Clarke also holds an M.B.A. from Seattle University and currently is board chair for PROVAIL, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people with disabilities.
Learn more: www.pemco.com.
Victoria Spears
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