November 14, 2023 by matray

QBE North America today announced that John Livatino has joined the company as senior vice president and head of healthcare liability, reporting to Dan Fortin, president of specialty insurance. Livatino joins QBE following 25 years of underwriting experience in specialty insurance.

In his new role, Livatino will be responsible for planning, directing and executing the vision for the healthcare liability segment at QBE by leveraging his deep expertise and strong cross functional relationships. Furthermore, he will lead the establishment and oversee the execution of a consistent and coordinated underwriting approach that supports business excellence and realization of our strategy.

"We're excited to welcome John to this role, as QBE develops its healthcare liability segment,” said Dan Fortin. "With decades of experience in the specialty insurance market, invaluable leadership skills, and extensive underwriting expertise, he has a standard of excellence that we are excited to leverage during this next phase of development. John has a deep knowledge of the healthcare industry, and I have the utmost confidence that he will help drive sustainable organizational growth and position QBE for long-term success in this market.”

Before joining QBE, Livatino held several leadership roles at Beazley and Markel Corp.

November 14, 2023 by matray

In a grand celebration at Pier 60 Chelsea Piers in New York City, Bruce Shulan, president and chief executive officer of EmPRO Insurance Company, was honored with the distinguished "Trailblazer Award" at the Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS) and Coalition of Asian-American IPA (CAIPA) annual Red Lantern Gala on November 4. The event highlighted the outstanding achievements of Shulan and also marked the significant milestone of CAMS' 60th Anniversary.

"This recognition by CAMS and CAIPA is deeply meaningful to me as their commitment to eliminating health disparities and advancing medical knowledge, especially within the Chinese American community, mirrors the values we uphold at EmPRO,” said Shulan upon receiving the award. “It's not individual achievements, but collective effort of a great team that makes a real difference."

Established in 1963, the CAMS mission is to improve the health status of Chinese Americans and to promote excellence in healthcare for all. The society's primary objectives include eliminating health disparities of Chinese Americans and other underserved populations, advancing medical knowledge through education, research, scholarship and philanthropy with a specific focus on aspects unique to Chinese Americans, and promoting and advocating for medical professionals of Chinese descent and like-minded individuals.

CAIPA is one of the most successful independent practice associations in Greater New York with over 1,800 private practice providers, covering over 70 specialties. CAIPA provides medical services and care to about half-a-million patients in the Asian community.

"CAMS and CAIPA’s shared mission and commitment is truly inspiring,” Shulan added. “Through education and philanthropy, these organizations have showcased the importance of unity in achieving a common goal, and I'm both humbled and invigorated to be associated with these great organizations."

Shulan's recognition as a trailblazer in the medical malpractice industry resonates with his impressive professional journey. A senior executive, Shulan has a remarkable history of steering insurance businesses through transformative periods, fostering stability and sparking substantial growth. Under his leadership at EmPRO, the company has demonstrated a commitment to financial discipline, operational enhancements, outstanding customer service and state-of-the-art technology.