Hallmark Adds Timothy A. Bienek to Board

Dallas-based Hallmark Financial Services Inc. announced the addition of Timothy A. Bienek to its board of directors. Bienek joined Hallmark as executive vice president in September 2002. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for broadening Hallmark’s business base through product diversification and geographic expansion.

“In the short period he has been at Hallmark, Tim has already proven to be an invaluable asset in identifying and evaluating opportunities for business development,” said Mark E. Schwarz, chairman of Hallmark. “Tim’s election to the board will allow Hallmark to benefit even more from his broad business experience and keen insight in the insurance industry.”

Bienek came to Hallmark from the position of COO of Benfield Blanch Inc. He began his career in the insurance industry in 1983.