AmeriTrust Group, Inc. Names Paul Johnson As Chief Risk Officer

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriTrust Group, Inc. announced the promotion of Paul Johnson to Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to oversee the Company's enterprise risk management efforts. In this capacity, Mr. Johnson will be responsible for identifying, monitoring, and managing strategic, financial, and operational risks across the AmeriTrust organization. 

Commenting on the promotion, AmeriTrust President and Chief Executive Officer Kenn R. Allen stated, "As Chief Risk Officer, Paul will provide the leadership necessary to implement our risk management framework in every aspect of our insurance business."

Mr. Johnson is a 23-year veteran of AmeriTrust with over 30 years of insurance and risk management experience.  He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Certified Enterprise Risk Analyst, Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society, and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.  Prior to the appointment as CRO, Mr. Johnson held the position of Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management. In his new position, Mr. Johnson will report to AmeriTrust's Chief Actuary Gregory Kushnir, and to the AmeriTrust Board of Directors.

About AmeriTrust Group, Inc.

Founded in 1955, AmeriTrust Group, Inc, (formerly Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.), is a nationally recognized specialty, niche-focused commercial insurance underwriter and insurance administration services provider within the commercial property and casualty insurance industry. AmeriTrust is comprised of four distinct distribution segments of the specialty insurance marketplace: admitted carrier operations, excess & surplus lines carrier operations, wholesale MGU/MGA and third-party administration operations, and retail insurance agency operations.

AmeriTrust offers a broad range of insurance solutions to select industry, trade and professional associations, affinity groups, governmental entities, and independent agents. Carrier operations include five insurance companies which are licensed on both an admitted and non-admitted basis. For more information please visit www.ameritrustgroup.com.

AmeriTrust Group, Inc. operates as the U.S.-based insurance holding company for Fosun International Limited.

About Fosun International Limited

Fosun International Limited is a family-focused multinational company that has been listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00656:HK) since 2007. Founded in 1992, Fosun's total assets exceed RMB500 billion (c.US$75 billion). With its roots in China, and through technology and innovation, Fosun's mission is to create customer-to-maker (C2M) ecosystems in health, happiness and wealth, providing high-quality products and services for families around the world. For more information, please visit www.fosun.com.  

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