Mcgraw Appoints Cohen CEO

Menlo Park, Calif.-based McGraw Group of Affiliated Cos., which includes Pacific Specialty Insurance Company (PSIC), named Brian Cohen chief executive officer. Cohen’s appointment is effective immediately.

Cohen joins McGraw from Strategic Growth Advisors where he was president and CEO, serving companies in the technology, financial services and insurance industries. Prior to SGA, Cohen led the turnaround of global software company Clear Technology. He previously worked at Farmers Insurance as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer.