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While not the largest surplus lines insurer, Western World prides itself on being an industry leader in many significant areas.

We have been staunch advocates of the legislative and regulatory differences afforded surplus lines insurers by insurance statutes in all jurisdictions in the country. These differences provide the freedoms necessary for the surplus lines market to function as the most important, voluntary residual market in the country. Western World executives and staff have consistently been at the forefront of industry advocacy efforts, through volunteer work, with many of our trade associations. That tradition will continue.

Western World has often been recognized for its support of the industry’s educational efforts through financial contribution, volunteer faculty service and staff participation.

The Western World executives and staff have contributed to many industry trade association efforts through committee work and board participation.


Senior Management

Thomas F. Mulligan

President & Chief Executive Officer
With Western World since 1981

Robert J. Livingston

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating & Financial Officer
With Western World since 1977

Thad C. DeBerry

Senior Vice President - Information Technology
With Western World since 2003

James DeSimone

Senior Vice President - Western World Brokerage
With Western World since 2010

Timothy P. Hochkeppel

Senior Vice President - Western World Contract
With Western World since 1985

Gary S. Meserole

Senior Vice President - Investments
With Western World since 1999

Lynn F. Rupp

Senior Vice President - Claims
With Western World since 1978

Donna McGovern

Vice President - Western World Brokerage
With Western World since 1997

Thomas Perch

Vice President - Product Management and Development
With Western World since 1988

Carolyn Procopio

Vice President - Human Resources
With Western World since 1996

William P. Rinaldi

Vice President - Western World Programs
With Western World since 2000

Lisa Rosa

Vice President - Claims
With Western World since 2006