September 22, 2004
New York, NY - The School of Risk Management (SRM), an arm of
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business of St. John's University,
will honor Brian Duperreault, Chairman of ACE Limited, as the "2004
Insurance Leader of the Year" at its 10th Annual Insurance Leader
of the Year Award Dinner on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 6 p.m. at
the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Ramani Ayer, Chairman,
President & CEO of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
will serve as Honorary Chairman for the dinner.
"This Award recognizes an individual's exceptional leadership
over a lifetime or during the year of the Award," said Brandon W.
Sweitzer, Chairman of the SRM Board of Overseers. "Brian has
been an exceptional Chief Executive for many years and has built
one of the most admirable franchises in the world of industry and
reinsurance. He is a consummate professional, both
technically and in his ability to lead. His shareholders,
clients and associates should be pleased with his
stewardship. There is no question he deserves to join the
ranks of those before him that have received this Award."
"Our students, most of whom come from modest economic
backgrounds, will be the direct beneficiaries of the high esteem in
which Brian Duperreault is held by the insurance industry
worldwide," said Dr. Ellen Thrower, Executive Director of the
School of Risk Management. "It is both a pleasure and an
honor to recognize him as the 2004 Insurance Leader of the
Year."
The "Insurance Leader of the Year Award," presented annually
since 1995, recognizes the contributions of outstanding individuals
whose leadership in the worldwide insurance and financial services
industry sets them apart from their peers. Past recipients
are John T. (Jack) Sinnott, Retired Chairman & CEO of Marsh
Inc.; Paul B. Ingrey, Chairman & CEO of Arch Worldwide
Insurance and Reinsurance Group; John J. (Jack) Byrne, Chairman of
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.; Ronald E. Ferguson, Retired
Chairman and CEO of General Re Corporation; Robert Clements,
Chairman of Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc.; Maurice R. (Hank)
Greenberg, Chairman & CEO of American International Group,
Inc.; Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman of Aon Group; Sir David Rowland,
former Chairman of Lloyd's of London; and Edward J. Muhl, former
Superintendent of Insurance of the State of New York.
The Award Selection Committee is chaired by Kathryn McIntyre,
who recently retired as Publishing Director of Business Insurance,
and includes Richard E. Stewart, Stewart Economics; George
Bernstein, The Law Offices of George Bernstein; Peter Walker,
McKinsey & Company; and Gordon Stewart, Insurance Information
Institute.
The School of Risk Management was founded in 1901 as the
Insurance Society of New York and over the years, evolved into The
College of Insurance (TCI). In June 2001, TCI merged with St.
John's University, becoming a school of The Peter J. Tobin College
of Business. Located in New York City's downtown financial
district, SRM awards undergraduate, M.B.A., and M.S. degrees in the
insurance, risk management and actuarial science disciplines.
Through its Center for Professional Education, SRM also provides
education, training and consulting services to the industry,
governments and regulators worldwide.
Photo of Mr. Duperreault available. To attend the dinner, please
contact Maureen Furlong-Weber at (212) 277-5111.
Media inquiries may be directed to Jody Fisher at (718) 990-6185
or fisherjo@stjohns.edu.