Dedication
Donna Faye Royston
1955-2024
The CAS Publications and Actuarial Review Staff dedicate this issue to our colleague Donna Royston, former CAS Managing Editor. A 17-year CAS employee, Donna Royston was part of the team that launched Variance and CAS Monographs, and she was an AR contributor. A lover of language and a kind, thoughtful editor, she retired from the CAS in November 2024.
Jeff Chen, ACAS, has been appointed chief risk officer at Kettle. Chen brings nearly 20 years of experience in insurance, reinsurance and risk analytics, with leadership roles at Root Insurance and AIG.
Sarah Shine, FCAS, has been promoted to executive vice president at Erie Insurance. She previously served as senior vice president and has been a member of Erie’s Executive Council since June. Shine began her Erie career in 2000 as an actuarial analyst for personal lines and shifted focus to commercial lines. She had held roles as vice president, commercial underwriting and regional vice president of underwriting in the Southeast region; senior vice president of commercial products; and most recently as senior vice president, experience and customer service.
William H. Scully, FCAS, has been appointed president of The Automobile Insurers Bureau of Massachusetts (AIB). Scully has been with the AIB since August 2000, serving as interim president since May 2024 and vice president, chief actuary since 2020. Prior to this, he served as an actuary for two national insurance companies. Scully has been responsible for all aspects of auto insurance ratemaking and actuarial services for AIB.
Kristen Bessette, FCAS, has been appointed chief data officer at Zurich North America. Bessette brings experience in data, analytics, capital modeling and reserving, gained through executive management positions at multinational commercial insurers. In her previous roles, she led a multiyear data strategy focused on improving customer and partner interactions. She has been widely recognized in the industry, including being named a Woman to Watch by Business Insurance in 2015 and an Executive to Watch by t in 2022.
Mark Moitoso, FCAS, has been appointed president at ICW Group Insurance Companies. In his new role, Moitoso will oversee the company’s underwriting and shared services operations, with a focus on driving growth, product line expansion and enhancing organizational efficiencies. Moitoso brings a comprehensive knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry to ICW Group with more than 35 years of experience leading successful teams and delivering customized solutions. He has extensive technical and operational experience, working within multiple functions throughout his career.
