Travelers COO MacLean Becomes President

The Travelers Companies, Inc today announced that Chief Operating Officer Brian W. MacLean, 54, has been promoted from Executive Vice President to President. 
 
"I am fortunate to work with a tremendous team at Travelers, notable for its substantial breadth and depth of talent," said Jay S. Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "No one exemplifies this more than Brian, who has been a terrific partner to me and the rest of the senior management group." 
 
"As an operational and organizational leader, Brian has earned great respect from our employees, directors and shareholders, as well as our agent and broker partners who are so important to our success," said Fishman. "Brian's promotion to President recognizes his tremendous leadership and the important contributions he has made to the success of Travelers." 
 
"I look forward to continuing to work with Brian to execute our vision for many years to come," said Fishman. 
 
As President and Chief Operating Officer, MacLean continues his responsibilities for overseeing the Company's business units.

Source: Source: Travelers | Published on June 12, 2008