First Acceptance Corporation Announces Appointment of New Board Member
First Acceptance (OTCQX:FACO) announced the appointment of Ronald H. Davies to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Davies will also serve on the Board's Audit and Risk Committees. This appointment brings the Board's total to eight directors, including six independent members. Mr. Davies has a rich background in non-standard automobile insurance, having served as President and CEO of Safe Auto Insurance Group from 2012 to 2021. He co-founded SureDeposit.com and held leadership roles at Progressive Insurance Company and Vivant Inc. He holds a BS from West Point and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
- Appointment of Ronald H. Davies, an experienced leader with a background in non-standard automobile insurance, to the Board of Directors.
- Ronald H. Davies will also bring valuable expertise to the Board's Audit and Risk Committees.
- Increase in the number of independent directors to six out of eight, enhancing governance and oversight.
- Mr. Davies' previous role as President and CEO of Safe Auto Insurance Group, acquired by Allstate, highlights his leadership experience in the industry.
- The press release lacks specific details on how Ronald H. Davies' appointment will directly impact FACO's financial performance or future strategic direction.
- No immediate financial benefits or strategic plans are outlined in connection with Mr. Davies' appointment.
- The announcement does not address current challenges or risks faced by FACO that Mr. Davies is expected to mitigate.
NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESSWIRE / June 6, 2024 / First Acceptance Corporation (OTCQX:FACO) today announced the appointment of Ronald H. Davies to its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Davies also will serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Risk Committees. Following this appointment, the Company's Board will be comprised of eight directors, six of whom are independent.
A proven senior executive leader with strategic vision, Mr. Davies brings to the Board an extensive non-standard automobile insurance background that includes having served from 2012 to 2021 as President and CEO of the Safe Auto Insurance Group, a non-standard insurance carrier, which was acquired by Allstate (ALL) in 2021. Mr. Davies began his insurance career with the co-founding of SureDeposit.com (purchased by Assurant, AIZ) followed by joining Progressive Insurance Company (PGR) in 2001 and most recently serving as Chief Insurance Officer for Vivant Inc. (VVNT) where he lead an internal start up insurance opportunity. He received his BS (with Distinction) from West Point and his MBA (with Honors) from the Harvard Business School.
About First Acceptance Corporation
First Acceptance Corporation is an insurance holding company headquartered in Nashville that underwrites non-standard personal automobile insurance through insurance companies known as the First Acceptance Insurance Group.
Additional information about First Acceptance Corporation can be found online at www.firstacceptance.com.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Michael J. Bodayle
mbodayle@firstacceptance.com
SOURCE: First Acceptance Corporation
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