Peraino Appointed Director at National Interstate Corp.

Richfield, Ohio-based National Interstate Corp. has named Vito Peraino to its board of directors upon the retirement from the board of James C. Kennedy. The changes were effective Oct. 29, 2010.

Peraino has also been appointed to serve on the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee, filling the position vacated by Kennedy. Gary J. Gruber, a member of the committee since it was formed in 2005, has been appointed committee chairman.

Peraino currently serves as senior vice president of Great American Insurance Co., National Interstate’s majority shareholder.

Source: National Interstate Corp.