(PRESS RELEASE) NEENAH, WI — Jewelers Mutual Group, the insurance and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewelry industry since 1913, announces the promotion of Mike Alexander to become the company’s President. In his new role, Alexander will focus on operationalizing and driving strategy for continued growth and expansion of all commercial and personal business units, driving tighter alignment, communication and coordination across teams.
Mike Alexander
“Since joining Jewelers Mutual in 2015, Mike has consistently made his mark by developing innovative customer solutions, delivering strong business results, and inspiring those around him,” said Scott Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Jewelers Mutual. “I have full confidence in Mike’s leadership and capabilities and am certain that, with him in this role, we are well-positioned to execute our strategy and drive continued success.”
Prior to his role at Jewelers Mutual, Alexander was the Senior Vice President of National Sales and Strategy at National General Insurance (formerly GMAC Insurance) in Winston Salem, NC. His responsibilities included overseeing a variety of property and casualty products including auto, property, flood, and commercial vehicles.
“It has been an exciting ten years for me at Jewelers Mutual as we have diversified our business while keeping our customers at the core of our business,” said Alexander. “In this new role, I look forward to further deepening our relationships with our customers, investing in technology and our teams, and better positioning us for today’s rapidly changing environment.”
Alexander holds a Master of Arts degree in Geography and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and History from the University of Delaware. He lives in Neenah, Wisconsin, home to Jewelers Mutual corporate headquarters, with his wife and children.
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