PHILADELPHIA – October 24, 2005 – ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced that Kelley Kinsella has been named Senior Vice President and Regional Business Development Manager for ACE USA’s Midwest Region. Based in Chicago, Ms. Kinsella will manage distribution, product sales and marketing, and producer relationships for ACE USA’s Midwest Region, which comprises Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Ms. Kinsella also will oversee ACE USA’s new branch offices in Cleveland, Minneapolis and Kansas City.
"ACE USA’s regional business development managers lead our efforts to expand ACE’s market visibility, enhance customer service levels and grow our business,” said Scott McKeon, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive Officer for ACE USA’s Midwest Region. “Kelley has a strong background in insurance sales and management, and a deep knowledge of ACE and the Midwest market. Her experience and skills will help drive ACE USA’s continued growth and success in the Midwest Region.”
Ms. Kinsella most recently managed national sales and marketing for ACE USA International and Specialty’s Global Property business. She has 19 years of experience at ACE USA and an ACE predecessor company, and previous roles have included various regional underwriting and management positions in the ACE USA International and Specialty division, and Business Development Manager for ACE Risk Management.
Ms. Kinsella earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and an Executive MBA from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. She is a member of the Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Board of Directors.
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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.
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