Chubb's Janice Tomlinson to Be Honored as APIW 2009 Insurance Woman of the Year.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The Association of Professional Insurance Women, Inc. (APIW APIW Advancement of Professional Insurance Women ) today announced that Janice Tomlinson has been selected as this year's recipient of the APIW Insurance Woman of the Year Award. Ms. Tomlinson is Executive Vice President and International Field Operations Manager See datacenter manager. for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. A cocktail reception and award ceremony will be held in Ms. Tomlinson's honor on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis New York Marriott Marquis Times Square at 1531-1549 Broadway opened in 1985 and was designed by architect John Portman. It is located in the heart of Times Square at Broadway and 45th Street. . John J. Degnan, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of The Chubb Corporation, will introduce Ms. Tomlinson at the event. "We are extremely pleased that APIW is honoring Jan's many accomplishments," said John D. Finnegan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Chubb Corporation. "Throughout her 35+ year career with Chubb, Jan has not only contributed to our bottom line and global presence, but by example helped ensure that Chubb was viewed as a company, where both men and women could lead and succeed. Jan's career path has underscored for women at Chubb the importance of gaining cross-functional expertise, taking advantage of opportunities and seeking roles that include responsibility." Ms. Tomlinson has been employed by Chubb since 1973. At Chubb, Ms. Tomlinson is responsible for profit and loss of $2.9 billion dollar business located in 28 countries, with more than 50 offices and 2500 employees. Prior to her current position, Ms. Tomlinson was the chairman and president of Chubb's Canadian business Canadian Business is the longest-publishing business magazine in Canada. It was founded in 1928 as The Commerce of the Nation, the organ of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The magazine was renamed Canadian Business in 1933. operations from 1995 to 2003. She is currently a board member for Chubb Insurance Company of Canada Chubb Insurance Company Of Canada, based in Toronto, Canada, is the part of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, American insurance company. External links
Ms. Tomlinson has demonstrated her support for women's issues and the insurance industry, by participating as an active member in the New Jersey International Women's Forum, the Association of Professional Insurance Women and the American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. . She has been honored as one of the "New Jersey's Best 50 Women in Business" for NJ Biz, "Women Worth Watching" for Profiles in Diversity and was named to the Business Insurance Women Worth Watching list in 2000. The annual APIW Insurance Woman of the Year Award, first presented in 1976, recognizes an exceptional woman who has achieved prominence in her profession and has made significant contributions to the insurance industry. In announcing this year's award, Cynthia Beveridge, President of APIW, said: "APIW is proud to bestow be·stow tr.v. be·stowed, be·stow·ing, be·stows 1. To present as a gift or an honor; confer: bestowed high praise on the winners. 2. this honor on Jan Tomlinson. She has been instrumental in the formation of Chubb's first women's resource group, the Women's Development Council, and has advocated work/life balance for developing women in leadership roles. She was responsible for the development of the Life-Flex Program, that offered flexible work arrangements, a 24/7 nurse line and emergency leave programs for Canadian employees. Additionally, Ms. Tomlinson has been instrumental in significantly increasing female representation at Chubb at the manager and officer levels worldwide. Her leadership and accomplishments, as well as her commitment to supporting and advancing women, are exceptional examples of all of the qualities that APIW looks for in the recipient of this highly prestigious honor. She has portrayed por·tray tr.v. por·trayed, por·tray·ing, por·trays 1. To depict or represent pictorially; make a picture of. 2. To depict or describe in words. 3. To represent dramatically, as on the stage. exemplary professionalism in all her activities and is highly respected both within her organization and within our industry." Founded in 1976, APIW is the leading organization dedicated to advancement of professional insurance women and to the recognition of their contributions to the industry. APIW sponsors programs that encourage professional development and provide opportunities for members to hone leadership skills. The group has over 300 members who are successful professionals in the insurance industry and have a cross-section of industry skills and knowledge to share. APIW is based in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , with a network in Chicago. For more information about APIW, visit our web site at www.apiw.org or contact us at info@apiw.org. |
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