ERIE, Pa., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Christine Lucas has been named regional vice
president of underwriting for Erie Insurance's west region. Lucas
will succeed David Freeman, who will
retire at the end of November after 43 years at ERIE.
Lucas joined Erie Insurance in 1991 as an underwriter and
advanced to roles in management and leadership, most recently
serving as vice president and commercial product manager.
"Christie brings to her new role deep experience in
underwriting, products and ERIE
technology," said Marc Cipriani,
senior vice president of underwriting. "Since 2011, she has led
efforts to develop and grow ERIE's
commercial multi-peril product line and improve our agents' ability
to write commercial business with ERIE."
A graduate of Penn State Erie, The Behrend
College, Lucas has earned several insurance designations,
including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriting (CPCU),
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Associate in Underwriting
(AU).
She is also a recognized expert on cyber insurance and has
served on a U.S. Department of the Treasury committee and an A.M.
Best panel focused on this evolving topic.
Lucas's appointment is effective November
21, 2019.
Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie,
Pennsylvania, is the
9th largest homeowners insurer and 12th
largest automobile insurer in the United States based on
direct premiums written and the 16th largest
property/casualty insurer in the United States based on
total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+
(Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million
policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District
of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500
company.
News releases and more information about Erie Insurance
Group are available at www.erieinsurance.com.
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