Erie Insurance promotes Sean Dugan to Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Services

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Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) has promoted Sean Dugan to executive vice president of Human Resources and Corporate Services, effective January 1, 2023. Dugan, a 30-year veteran of the company, previously served as senior vice president of Human Resources. His extensive background includes roles in personal lines underwriting, technical training, and corporate HR. Dugan is expected to lead the HR function along with Corporate Services, Strategic Communications, and Privacy teams. Erie Insurance ranks as the 11th largest homeowners insurer and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia.

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• Sean Dugan's promotion signals a commitment to strong HR leadership.
• Dugan's extensive experience within the company may enhance organizational stability and performance.
• Erie Insurance is recognized as a top insurer in the U.S., reflecting solid market positioning.

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Dugan is a 30-year ERIE employee and has served as SVP, Human Resources, since 2020

ERIE, Pa., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Insurance (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced that Sean Dugan has been promoted to executive vice president, Human Resources and Corporate Services, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Dugan, who has led HR as senior vice president since 2020, has held a variety of leadership roles since joining ERIE as a personal lines underwriter in 1992.

"Sean has made extraordinary contributions to ERIE over his 30-year career and I'm excited that he has accepted this promotion," said Tim NeCastro, ERIE's president and CEO. "Having served in leadership roles across business and support functions, Sean brings not only HR expertise and thought leadership, but also valuable institutional knowledge and perspective, to our executive team."

In addition to HR leadership, Dugan's career at ERIE spans roles in personal lines underwriting and reinsurance underwriting as well as technical training and development and instructional design. Dugan was named vice president, Corporate Training and Development, in 2010; vice president, Recruiting in 2012; and vice president, Talent Acquisition and Community Outreach, in 2014. In 2018, Sean was named ERIE's Corporate HR Officer.

Dugan was appointed to ERIE's Executive Council in August 2021 following the departure of Dionne Wallace Oakley and will continue to report to NeCastro as EVP. In his new role, Dugan will continue to lead the HR function as well as ERIE's Corporate Services, Strategic Communications and Privacy teams.

A native of Erie, Pa., Dugan attended the United States Naval Academy and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Gannon University. He has earned designations as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Underwriting (AU) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe). He also currently serves on the American Property Casual Insurance Association (APCIA) Human Resources Committee, is a Commissioner on the City of Erie Housing Authority Board and is a member of the Council of Fellows at Penn State Behrend.

About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.

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SOURCE Erie Indemnity Company

FAQ

Who was promoted at Erie Insurance on December 21, 2022?

Sean Dugan was promoted to executive vice president of Human Resources and Corporate Services.

What is Sean Dugan's previous position before his promotion at Erie Insurance?

Before his promotion, Sean Dugan served as senior vice president of Human Resources.

When does Sean Dugan's new role at Erie Insurance take effect?

Dugan's new role takes effect on January 1, 2023.

How long has Sean Dugan worked at Erie Insurance?

Sean Dugan has worked at Erie Insurance for 30 years.

What major roles has Sean Dugan held at Erie Insurance?

Dugan has held various roles including vice president of Corporate Training and Development, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition.

What is the stock symbol for Erie Insurance?

The stock symbol for Erie Insurance is ERIE.