Ironshore environmental chair and US field operations president steps down

Industry veteran Joseph Boren, chairman of Ironshore environmental and president of US field operations, is set to retire from the Liberty Mutual-owned company at the year-end 2017.

Ironshore has appointed David Frediani to assume the oversight of US field operations. Frediani is currently president of Ironshore International and head of regional distribution.

Boren will continue his active involvement in New York area not-for-profit organisations, serving as chairman of Riverkeeper, an environmental watchdog protecting the Hudson River, and as board member of the New York City All-Stars Project Initiative, a national skills development program for inner-city teenagers and young adults.

Boren joined Ironshore in 2009 as chairman of Ironshore environmental to launch the unit's offering of products and services structured to address environmental incident and liability risks. In 2011, he was appointed president of US field operations, whereby he built out Ironshore’s nationwide distribution platform encompassing 18 offices in six geographic regions.

Kevin Kelley, chief executive officer, commented: "I have had the privilege of working directly with Joe for many years during our respective careers within the insurance industry. Joe is a highly respected industry leader and his commitment to environmental issues and protective actions have made an indelible impression on how our industry responds to this precarious sector of the market."

Frediani has been named to assume the role of president of US field operations, strategic relations and global marketing, reporting to Shaun Kelly, president Ironshore, and CEO of Ironshore's US operations.

Frediani, who has served as president of Ironshore International since 2012, will now be responsible for overseeing marketing and distribution of all specialty lines to both retail and wholesale markets throughout Ironshore’s operational platform.

Frediani's tenure prior to his Ironshore position included thirty years at Marsh & McLennan Companies, with primary international responsibilities focused on strategic oversight, client relationships, business development and marketing.

Kelly said: "Under David’s leadership, we can continue to build upon our operational footprint to meet the strategic growth objectives for the Ironshore brand."

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