AMELIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Modern Insurance Group has appointed Tammy Nelson as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. In this position, she will be responsible for the direction and management of the marketing and promotion of the organization's products and services.
Nelson most recently served as vice president of marketing and communications at Luxottica's insurance arm, EyeMed Vision Care in Mason, OH. Prior to EyeMed, she served in various executive marketing positions with Ameriprise Auto and Home Insurance in De Pere, WI, where she rose to senior vice president of client acquisition.
“Today, successful insurance companies understand that to realize strategic and sustainable growth they must embrace the convergence of marketing and sales,” said American Modern President and CEO Manny Rios. “With Tammy, we are adding a proven strategist, collaborator and innovator who will support the company across business functions as we continue to build a speciality insurance company focused on the needs of today’s consumer.”
Nelson has a master of business administration degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in advertising and economics from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
“Founded upon the same Midwestern values that have shaped much of my life and career, American Modern is a company that I have always held in great respect,” said Nelson. ”The specialty insurance market is full of profitable growth opportunities and American Modern is in a great position to seize them due to its deep expertise in these products.”
About American Modern Insurance Group
American Modern is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader with more than 48 years of experience. The company delivers specialized products and services for residential property - such as mobile homes and specialty dwellings - and for consumers in the recreational market, including owners of boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles. The company also provides products and services to protect financial institutions and their customers.
American Modern's enduring stability is reflected in its annual selection, since 1999, as one of the Ward Group’s Top 50 property and casualty companies in America. It is licensed in all 50 states through six property and casualty companies, which are part of an insurance group that enjoys an A+ (superior) rating by the A.M. Best Company, a leading independent insurance analyst. These companies insure more than 1.7 million policyholders countrywide and have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
