ACE USA announced today that it has appointed John Ryan to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing for ESIS and ACE USA’s regional executive operations. Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Ryan will be responsible for the development of strategic marketing plans for both ESIS, the risk management services arm of ACE USA, and ACE USA’s regional executive operations. Launched in 2002, the ACE USA regional executive initiative seeks to use ACE’s resources more effectively and expand business opportunities by coordinating the activities of the company’s multiple business units, representing ACE to customers, prospects and distribution channels, and overseeing ACE’s operations.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome John to ACE," said Ed Troy, President, ESIS and Executive Director, ACE USA regional executive operations. "His extensive background and experience will significantly contribute to the successful, profitable growth of ESIS and the effectiveness of our regional executive management initiatives."
Mr. Ryan was most recently Senior Vice President of Distribution for RM Access, a Fidelity Investments commercial insurance brokerage company, where he was responsible for systems, marketing and business development. Prior to joining RM Access, Mr. Ryan was Vice President of Commercial Marketing for Liberty Mutual and held marketing positions with Aetna Life and Casualty and Access Research, a consulting company.
Mr. Ryan is a frequent speaker at the Risk & Insurance Management Society’s annual conference. He served on the board of directors of the Global Risk Management Institute, where he was Chairman of the Fellow Relations Committee. He also was a member of the Insurance and Risk Management Committee of the American Trucking Association.
Mr. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Georgetown University and a Masters of Business Administration degree in marketing from the University of Connecticut.
ACE USA is a U.S.-based operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE). ACE USA 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.
Organized in 1953, ESIS, Inc., (ESIS) provides sophisticated risk management services designed to reduce both claims frequency and loss costs. ESIS' Risk Management Information, Risk Control, and Claim services can be used individually or collectively as part of a risk management program. ESIS is part of ACE USA, headquartered in Philadelphia. Additional information can be found at: www.esis.com .