By Josh Recamara
Several insurance organizations have announced senior leadership changes.
Frankenmuth Insurance names CEO-elect
The board of Frankenmuth Insurance has appointed Dawn Jaffray as CEO-elect to succeed current CEO Fred Edmond upon his retirement in late 2026.
Jaffray (pictured above, left), currently senior vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of Frankenmuth Mutual Holding Company and its subsidiaries, also serves on several executive committees and chairs the investment committee of the Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation.
She joined the company in 2023 with more than three decades of experience at Progressive, CNA, CopperPoint, and UFG Insurance, and oversees accounting, finance, investments, and enterprise risk management.
WTW hires Charity Ramler
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Charity Ramler as global client advocate within North America.
She will focus on expanding WTW's reach among Fortune 1000 and large account clients, particularly in retail, manufacturing, media and transportation.
Ramler (pictured above, center) previously held senior roles at Marsh and Aon, where she was recognized for client service excellence. She will report to Melissa Dunn, deputy midwest region leader and deputy large accounts leader for North America.
Afore Insurance Services appoints CFO
Afore Insurance Services has named Eric Korpalski as chief financial officer, succeeding Michael Hines, who retired in July.
Korpalski (pictured above, right) spent nearly a decade at Accession Risk Management Group, parent of Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries, where he specialized in scaling acquisitions and integration.
At Afore, Korpalski will oversee financial reporting, capital structure, and processes to support the company’s partner-led brokerage growth model.
Patriot Growth strengthens leadership team
Patriot Growth Insurance Services has promoted three senior executives.
Bill Donato has been named president of retail insurance with responsibility for property/casualty and employee benefits operations while continuing to lead the Northeast region.
Bob Monard, formerly chief accounting officer, has been promoted to chief financial officer and will guide Patriot’s overall financial strategy. Clara Arrington, who joined nearly four years ago, has been appointed general counsel, overseeing governance, M&A, and legal operations.
Insurance moves: Frankenmuth, WTW, Afore Insurance and Patriot Growth – Insurance Business America
