Cavoores Elected CEO of Onebeacon
Ray Barrette, President and CEO of White Mountains, said, “John has demonstrated all the skills required to successfully lead OneBeacon and I believe that he is the right person at the right time. The company is doing well and the results are good, and I have every confidence that John will continue to make OneBeacon a successful company.”
Chuck Chokel, OneBeacon's Chief Administrative Officer, will be moving to White Mountains Capital as a Managing Director.
Added Barrette, “Chuck has made significant contributions to OneBeacon's success in the last two years and there are many opportunities that Chuck can help us develop at White Mountains Capital. We look forward to having him join this team.”
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OneBeacon Insurance Group is committed to being the leading independent agency property-casualty insurance group in the Northeast and for select specialty businesses. With roots dating back 170 years and an A.M. Best rating of A (excellent), OneBeacon offers a wide range of personal, commercial and specialty products and services, which are sold through select property-casualty independent agents. Specialty operations are conducted on a national basis.
OneBeacon Insurance Group is wholly owned by White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd., of Hamilton, Bermuda. White Mountains' principal businesses are conducted through its subsidiaries and affiliates in the business of property/casualty insurance and reinsurance. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WTM."
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Contact: Carmen Duarte
Phone: 617.725.6598
Fax: 888.385.0173
E-mail: cduarte@onebeacon.com