Douglas G. Elliot Named President and Chief Operating Officer of the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company.HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB (Hue Saturation Brightness) A color space that is similar to the way an artist mixes colors by adding black and white to pure pigments. The pigments are the hues (H), measured in a circle from 0 to 359 degrees (0=red, 60=yellow, 120=green, 180=cyan, 240=blue, ) announced today that Douglas G. Elliot has been named president 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. with responsibility for the company's domestic insurance operations. He will assume his responsibilities at HSB effective January 2, 2007. Elliot will report to Richard H. Booth, president, chairman and chief executive officer of HSB Group, Inc., the parent company of Hartford Steam Boiler. Elliot, 46, has been a senior advisor In some countries, a Senior Advisor is an appointed position by the Head of State to advise on the highest levels of national and government policy. Sometimes a junior position to this is called a National Policy Advisor. with Aspen Insurance Holdings, a global reinsurer re·in·sure tr.v. re·in·sured, re·in·sur·ing, re·in·sures To insure again, especially by transferring all or part of the risk in a contract to a new contract with another insurance company. and specialty line insurer. Previously, he was chief executive officer of General Commercial and Personal Lines for St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery Travelers. "Doug Elliot's background makes him a perfect fit as Hartford Steam Boiler's new president," said Richard Booth. "He brings a wealth of business and insurance experience to HSB and his leadership and insurance background, particularly in the U.S. domestic markets, will help HSB continue to grow and prosper. Doug is an outstanding leader to add to our already strong and seasoned management team." "HSB has great strengths, expanding market opportunities and a dedicated group of employees worldwide," said Elliot. "I'm looking forward to building on that foundation and working with the management team to continue our growth, take advantage of our terrific potential, generate value for our customers and create new career opportunities for our employees." Elliot holds a bachelor's of science degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. It was founded in 1881 and serves more than 27,000 students on its six campuses, including more than 9,000 graduate students in multiple programs. UConn's main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. and is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business insurance executive program. He currently is on the board of Hartford Hospital Hartford Hospital is an acute care hospital located in the South End of Hartford, Connecticut. The hospital was formed in 1854 after the State of Connecticut granted a charter for the Formation of Hartford Hospital following a boiler explosion and resulting fire at the Fales and and serves in several other non-profit roles in the Greater Hartford community. HSB provides a range of specialty insurance coverages for business, home and farm. One of the world's leading equipment breakdown insurers, HSB helps clients reduce risk through a unique combination of specialty coverages, engineering-based risk management strategies and loss reduction services. A.M. Best Company awarded the HSB Group of companies its highest financial rating, A++ (Superior.) For more information about HSB visit its website at www.hsb.com. |
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