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HECK ELECTED CHAIR OF NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
ALBANY, N.Y.—Elizabeth Heck, president and chief executive officer of Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company (GNY), was elected chair of the New York Insurance Association (NYIA) at the association’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 2, 2017 in Latham, N.Y.
Heck is serving a one-year term that began Jan. 1, 2018.
“Liz is a proven leader who will without question be a tremendous asset to the association,” Ellen Melchionni, president of NYIA said. “She is known for her great expertise and straightforward approach, which is certain to be a winning combination for the industry’s efforts in New York.”
Heck has held the position of president and chief executive officer of Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company since 2015. She has been with GNY since 2001, first as controller, then serving as chief financial officer and subsequently president and chief operating officer before being named to her current role. She is a certified public accountant with more than 25 years of experience in the accounting profession, including more than 20 years working with property and casualty insurance companies. She commenced her career at Ernst & Young. Prior to joining GNY, she worked at both Home Insurance Company and GRE Insurance Group where she served in high-level financial positions.
She is active in many insurance-related trade organizations holding board seats and officer positions, including the American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, and the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Her philanthropic activities include board membership on the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
Heck has served on the NYIA board of directors since 2014. She has served as an officer of the association since 2015, most recently as first vice chair. In addition to serving on NYIA’s board of directors, she has also served on association committees. Heck earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Franklin & Marshall College.
Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company has been servicing policyholders since 1914—protecting businesses, mitigating losses, defending claims—while maintaining the highest standard of financial stability. Located in New York, N.Y., GNY has been rated A+ (superior) by A.M. Best for more than 30 consecutive years.
The New York Insurance Association (NYIA®) is a state trade association that has represented the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 130 years.
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NEW YORK INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ELECTS 2018 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ALBANY, N.Y.—The New York Insurance Association (NYIA) elected its 2018 officers and board of directors.
The following officers were elected for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2018:
Chair: Elizabeth Heck, president and chief executive officer, Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company, New York, N.Y.
First vice chair: Mark Prechtl, executive vice president/chief executive officer, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Jamestown, N.Y.
Second vice chair: Charles Makey, senior vice president, insurance operations, Merchants Insurance Group, Buffalo, N.Y.
Treasurer: Norman Orlowski, Jr., president/chief executive officer, Erie and Niagara Insurance Association, Williamsville, N.Y.
The following directors were elected for a three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2020:
The following directors were elected for a one-year term ending Dec. 31, 2018:
The New York Insurance Association (NYIA®) is a state trade association that has represented the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 130 years.
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New York Insurance Association Unveils Thank Goodness for Insurance Campaign
ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2017—The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA) unveils Thank Goodness for Insurance or TGFI, a campaign to educate consumers about insurance. TGFI is multifaceted and will be rolled out over the coming months. It will include information about auto insurance, homeowners insurance, business insurance and renters insurance as well as offer helpful insights on trending topics.
To mark the unveiling of the campaign, NYIA has released Better Together, a publication that illustrates the giving nature of the property and casualty insurance industry. The publication specifically highlights a number of different volunteer projects and overarching philanthropic efforts by insurance companies across New York State.
“Insurance companies are committed to providing financial security to their policyholders, but also take great pride in being highly engaged in the communities they serve,” Ellen Melchionni, NYIA president said. “We look forward to this opportunity to educate people through TGFI about insurance so drivers, homeowners, business owners and renters can consider the role insurance plays in their life and make more informed decisions.”
To further dive in to Better Together, visit TGFI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The New York Insurance Association, Inc. (NYIA®) is a state trade association that has represented the property and casualty insurance industry for more than 130 years.