Safety National Announces Executive Management Reorganization

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safety National Casualty Corporation announced changes to the company’s executive management structure today to support organizational growth. The following realignment of responsibilities will become effective on April 1, 2026.

Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman, will continue as Chairman of the Board at Safety National. The adjustment to his responsibilities will allow him to focus on his expanded role as International Broker Relationships Leader for the Tokio Marine Group, working with brokerage executive leadership to raise awareness of the Tokio Marine Group’s collective strength and expertise to help facilitate domestic and global solutions.

Tom Grove will retire as Chief Client Officer and as a member of executive management after over 30 years with Safety National. He will assume a new role as Executive Advisor, providing strategic guidance and working on special projects with the executive management team.

Rob Leitner, Executive Vice President of Business Development, will assume the role of Chief Client Officer. In this position, he will provide executive management oversight to the Business Development, Client Engagement, Marketing and Communications, and Risk Control Departments.

Katie Flynn, Corporate Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Assistant Treasurer, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. In this position, she will provide executive management oversight to the Actuarial, Finance, and Ceded Reinsurance Departments.

Cyndee Morton, President, will take on the additional responsibility of providing executive management oversight to the Safety National Re Treaty Reinsurance Department along with continuing in her current executive management role.

Nick Kriegel, Chief Operating Officer, will take on the additional responsibility of providing executive management oversight to the Claims and Business Intelligence and Planning Departments along with continuing in his current executive management role.

Duane Hercules, Chief Executive Officer, and Gus Aivaliotis, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, will continue in their current executive management roles.

In response to Tom Grove’s pending retirement, Safety National’s Chief Executive Officer Duane Hercules said, “Tom Grove has played an important role in helping to shape Safety National’s growth and long-term success. We are grateful that he will continue supporting our succession efforts in an executive advisory role. When he ultimately retires, he will leave a legacy defined by commitment and achievement.”

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Safety National offers specialized expertise, flexible program and placement design, and unique claims proficiency. Safety National is a member of the Tokio Marine Group and is rated A++ (Superior), FSC XV by A.M. Best. Learn more at www.safetynational.com.