Jack Roche Appointed To NCCI Board

WORCESTER, Mass., June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) announced today that John (Jack) C. Roche, president of business insurance at The Hanover, has been appointed to the board of  NCCI, the U.S. insurance pricing and data collection bureau specializing in workers compensation. NCCI selected Roche for his extensive knowledge in commercial lines, including workers compensation, as well as his vast management and executive leadership experience.

"We are pleased that Jack is joining us as we continue to encourage positive and constructive changes in the workers compensation market," said Stephen Klingel, president and chief executive officer of NCCI. "Jack's impressive professional experience, industry knowledge, and proven business acumen will prove invaluable in helping to guide NCCI to continued success."

As president of The Hanover's business insurance and a member of the company's executive leadership team, Roche manages a $1.7 billion business insurance portfolio focused on small and mid-sized businesses. With over 28 years' experience in the insurance industry, Roche will provide a wealth of knowledge and thought leadership to NCCI as this important organization continues to evolve and serve the industry.

"I'm very excited to be joining the NCCI board and to have the opportunity to help guide the organization going forward," said Roche. "I look forward to helping NCCI in its mission to help carriers provide better products and services to its agent partners and offer valuable insight into the most pressing issues facing our industry."

For more information about NCCI's 2014 board of directors, please click here. To find out more about The Hanover's commercial lines products and services, visit hanover.com.

ABOUT NCCI

NCCI is the nation's most comprehensive source of workers compensation insurance information. It gathers data, analyzes industry trends, and prepares objective insurance rate and loss cost recommendations. These activities—together with our research, analytical services and tools, and overall commitment to excellence—help foster a healthy workers compensation system. Visit http://www.ncci.com.

ABOUT THE HANOVER

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., based in Worcester, Mass., is one of the top 25 property and casualty insurers in the United States. For more than 160 years, The Hanover has provided a wide range of property and casualty products and services to businesses, individuals, and families. The Hanover distributes its products through a select group of agents and brokers. Through its international member company, Chaucer, The Hanover also underwrites business at Lloyd's of London in several major insurance and reinsurance classes, including marine, property and energy. For more information, please visit hanover.com.

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SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.