Fireman’s Fund Appoints Shanks as Underwriting Executive in Chicago

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. has appointed Eric Shanks to the position of senior vice president, personal insurance underwriting executive. Shanks will be based in Fireman’s Fund’s Chicago office.

In his new role, Shanks will provide strategic and operational direction for the personal insurance underwriting and product management team. The team is focused on underwriting and product management for the high net worth and affluent segment of personal insurance.

A 19-year veteran of the insurance industry, Shanks has experience in underwriting management and field leadership and led underwriting, loss control, distribution and marketing initiatives. Most recently, Shanks served as senior vice president of the private client segment at Chartis Insurance. He also held leadership positions with Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. and Safeco Insurance.

Source: Fireman’s Fund