HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IFG Companies (www.ifgcompanies.com)
is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie W. Yocum as Senior Vice
President and Chief People Officer. Stephanie, who will be reporting to
Christopher M. Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, will join the executive
leadership team and oversee all aspects of human resources for the
company. Stephanie will be located in Hartford, Connecticut.
“Our people have been and will always be are our greatest resource and
building a world class leadership team requires attracting talent like
Stephanie from outside of the insurance industry, where broad knowledge,
culture, speed and agility are vital and integral to success”, said
Robert D. Linton, Chairman of IFG Companies’ parent, International
Financial Group, Inc. “Stephanie will bring a wealth of knowledge and
experience to our leadership team that will be critical as we continue
to build a dynamic and collaborative culture designed to compete in a
fast changing economy,” said Chris Lewis.
Just prior to joining IFG Companies, Ms. Yocum was the Chief Human
Resource Officer for Numotion in Nashville, Tennessee. Stephanie also
held key leadership positions in human resources at such companies as
ISO New England, M/I Homes, Inc., The Scotts-Miracle-Gro Company and
Polyone Corporation. She started her career at Accenture after
graduating from Ohio State University with Masters’ Degrees in
Educational Policy and Leadership and Labor and Human Resources. Prior
to these, Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from
Duke University.
About IFG
Founded in 1985, IFG Companies is one of the largest privately
held insurance groups in the United States. IFG Companies
provides property–casualty insurance on both a non-admitted basis and an
admitted basis throughout America. IFG Companies has two
principal underwriting groups, the Bind Division and the Brokerage
Division. Bind provides general liability, garage liability
and property coverages through select contracted producers. Brokerage
focuses primarily on mid-sized or more complex accounts and includes the
Primary Casualty, Excess/Umbrella Liability and Property underwriting
units. Coverages are underwritten by IFG’s affiliated insurers: The
Burlington Insurance Company, First Financial Insurance Company,
Alamance Insurance Company and Guilford Insurance Company. All hold
a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) from A. M. Best Company.
Contacts
For IFG Companies:
Brett Blumencranz, 678-222-1033
[email protected]
www.ifgcompanies.com
