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CM Regent® Expands Leadership Bench With Accomplished Insurance Executive

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CM Regent Insurance Company® welcomes Christine West as vice president – chief underwriting officer, education, reporting to Jeff Zehr, senior vice president – underwriting, admitted business.

West will lead CM Regent’s efforts to strengthen the company’s Education Center of Excellence, to deepen its commitment to educational entities in the states it currently serves and expand its reach into new markets.

“I’m honored to join the team and assume leadership of the CM Regent brand,” West said. “Having devoted the past seven years to working with organizations dedicated to helping others, it’s a privilege to now work for a purpose-driven company that shares this commitment.”

With more than 20 years of industry experience, West brings deep experience in the education insurance market. Her background includes underwriting, distribution engagement and portfolio management. She most recently served as lead director for educational institutions at The Hanover Insurance Group.

“Bringing Christine on board with this level of experience is a game changer for us,” said Pam Rushing, president of CM Regent. “We’re excited not just for what she knows, but for the momentum she will help us build.”

West holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia and earned her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation from the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance.

About CM Regent

This affiliate company of Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 leverages Church Mutual’s insurance expertise to meet the unique needs of K-12 school districts, colleges and universities. To learn more, visit cmregent.com.

About Church Mutual

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., founded in 1897, offers specialized insurance for religious organizations of all denominations, public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, secular and non-secular camps and conference centers, and nonprofit and human services organizations throughout the United States. To learn more, visit churchmutual.com.

1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20. S.I. = a stock insurer.

Contacts

Contact: Jennifer Johnson
Title: Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Phone: (715) 539-5797
Email: jmjohnson@churchmutual.com

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Contacts

Contact: Jennifer Johnson
Title: Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Phone: (715) 539-5797
Email: jmjohnson@churchmutual.com

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