Executive Moves: MEMIC and Alliant Announce Leadership Changes
The MEMIC Group has elevated Ben Delcourt to the position of regional vice president of underwriting. Based in Portland, Maine, Delcourt will oversee the company's Maine underwriting team and work alongside independent agency partners. He succeeds Catherine Duranceau, who is scheduled to retire in January 2027.
Delcourt’s career at MEMIC spans nearly 14 years, during which he has held several roles, including account analyst, associate underwriter, underwriter I, underwriting supervisor, manager of underwriting, and director of underwriting for the Maine region.
In a separate move, Alliant Insurance Services has appointed Tom Mather as vice president within its employee benefits group. Operating out of the Washington, D.C. metro area, Mather will focus on creating customized benefits strategies for middle-market employers. Before this appointment, he served as vice president of employee benefits at Risk Strategies Company and brings expertise in self-funded plan design and financial analysis.
Why it matters
These leadership shifts highlight ongoing talent acquisition and succession planning strategies within regional and national insurance carriers.
FAQ
Who is succeeding Catherine Duranceau at MEMIC?
Ben Delcourt has been promoted to regional vice president of underwriting and will succeed Catherine Duranceau upon her retirement in January 2027.
What is Tom Mather's new role at Alliant?
Tom Mather has joined Alliant Insurance Services as a vice president within its employee benefits group, where he will work with middle-market employers.
What previous positions has Ben Delcourt held at MEMIC?
Over nearly 14 years, Delcourt has served as an account analyst, associate underwriter, underwriter I, underwriting supervisor, manager of underwriting, and director of underwriting for the Maine region.
Source: Insurance Journal. See the original source for full details.
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