NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Antonio Derossi is joining the company as the chief operations officer.
Derossi will be responsible for the full scope of operations at Fireman’s Fund and will be based in Novato at the corporate headquarters.
He most recently served as the COO of Allianz Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMA) where he was responsible for IT, Operations, Claims, and strategic direction and management of project portfolios and budgets. Antonio joined Allianz in 2008 as the senior vice president of the Global Life Unit at Allianz SE and prior to that held consulting roles with Andersen Consulting and McKinsey & Co.
“Having worked within the Allianz Group, Antonio understands the core business and brings deep expertise in operations, IT, and project portfolio management to this key leadership role in the organization,” said Lori Fouché, chief executive officer, Fireman’s Fund. “He is an industry leader in operations best practices.”
Derossi hails from Trieste, Italy and holds a Laurea degree in physics from Trieste University, advanced degree in electromagnetic sciences from Roma University, and an Executive MBA from Utrect.
About Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Founded in 1863, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products backed by industry-leading claims and risk management solutions. Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high-net-worth, entertainment, and green insurance. Since 2004, it has donated more than $29 million in grants to local fire departments across the U.S. as part of its commitment to safer communities. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance, ranked 28th on Fortune’s Global 500 list of the world’s largest corporations. For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.
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