The Hartford’s Board of Directors has elected CEO Christopher J. Swift, 53, as Chairman Of The Board. His appointment is effective today, January 5th 2015.
Christopher Swift succeeds Liam E. McGee, who stepped down as CEO of The Hartford in July 2014 and who is resigning from the board effective today. Swift stepped into the CEO position when McGee stepped down.
Swift joined the company in 2010 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he held various senior leadership and finance roles at American International Group (AIG) and began his career in public accounting at KPMG LLP focused on financial services and was eventually appointed head of the Global Insurance Industry Practice. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marquette University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Christopher Swift also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board at the Villanova School of Business and is a member of the American Insurance Society. He also serves as Chairman Of The Board of the American Insurance Association and is a member of the Business Roundtable and the Financial Services Roundtable.
Departing Chairman and former CEO, Liam McGee, said, “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead The Hartford through a successful strategic transformation and seamless leadership transition. I am proud of what the team has accomplished together and I am confident that now is the right time for Chris to assume this broader leadership role. I look forward to the company’s continued achievements.”
Independent Presiding Director for The Hartford, Thomas A. Renyi, said, “On behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone at The Hartford, I would like to thank Liam for his leadership and turnaround of this iconic insurer.”