PMA Companies Swoops For New CFO

PMA Companies has announced the appointment of Robert Bell (pictured) as senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Bell joined PMA in July 2019 as senior vice president and deputy CFO. He succeeds former CFO John Cochrane, who retired on January 01.
“Rob is a seasoned financial executive and complements our strong, performance-oriented culture,” said John Santulli, president and CEO of PMA Companies. “As PMA Companies expands our geographic footprint, Rob’s broad financial expertise and proven industry leadership will be fundamental in driving our success.”
Bell has 25 years of insurance industry experience. He joins PMA from USAA, where he most recently served as executive director of finance. He has also held positions at Travelers Insurance and KPMG.
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