AAIS Announces New Director of Corporate Communications
Aug 15, 2016, 08:35 ET
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS), the only not-for-profit national insurance advisory organization governed by its members, announced today that Melanie Howard has joined the company as Director of Corporate Communications.
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According to AAIS President and CEO Edmund J. Kelly, "Melanie's strategic marketing and communications experience in private and nonprofit sectors makes her a tremendous asset to our team. As we look to a new era of growth at AAIS, her expertise will be invaluable in telling our story and expanding partnerships with all our stakeholders."
In her new position, Melanie Howard will be responsible for company-wide marketing communications strategy, media relations, internal and executive communications support, and digital and branding initiatives.
"I'm excited to join this talented team and I look forward to communicating AAIS' incredible value in serving the P&C industry as the only not-for-profit advisory organization," said Howard.
Howard comes to AAIS with more than 20 years of global strategic communications and marketing experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she led a communications team in the government communications division at Great West/Empower Retirement where she developed business to business and business to consumer strategic campaigns, rebranding initiatives, and launched new digital platforms.
Previously Howard served as Vice President of Marketing for Charter Financial, as Vice President of Communications for JDRF/Denver, and as CEO of Howard Communications in Los Angeles and Denver. There she represented Fortune 500 companies (Whole Foods Markets, Inc., Rich Products Corporation, Origins Corporation), and provided marketing communications and public affairs services to government entities, private investment and technology firms, and nonprofit organizations.
Howard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Journalism from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and is enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with an emphasis in global marketing at the University of Illinois.
About AAIS
Established in 1931, AAIS continues to serve the Property & Casualty insurance industry as the only national not-for-profit advisory organization governed by its member companies. AAIS offers innovative products including standardized policy forms and rating information for 34 lines of business, industry leadership in research and data development, and unrivaled customer service, value, and efficiency. Over 700 insurers, including some of the largest national carriers, rely on AAIS. To learn more, visit www.aaisonline.com.
For more information about AAIS membership, services or product offerings, contact Rick Maka at membership@aaisonline.com. Media queries: please contact Melanie Howard at Email.
Contact: Melanie Howard,
Director of Communications,
(630) 457-3217
Email
SOURCE American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS)