An InsurOp-Ed from Paul Brady, Who Takes Over as Arbella’s New CEO June 1, 2025
All through my profession, I’ve been lucky to have had mentors who’ve pushed me out of my consolation zone to tackle new obligations and management roles. As I assume the place as Arbella’s subsequent Chief Govt Officer, I’m grateful that this second is not any completely different. Arbella’s Board of Administrators and tenured government staff have supported me on my journey, and I’ve the eagerness and confidence to efficiently dive in headfirst.
I want to acknowledge the mentors who’ve guided me on my profession. Janet Corcoran, Govt Vice President and COO at Arbella Insurance coverage Group, and Joanna Younger, former CIO of Liberty Mutual, who I spent a few years working with, had been each instrumental in shaping my profession and my management type. They weren’t solely distinctive leaders, but additionally considerate and motivating people who offered fixed profession development alternatives. Underneath their management, I strengthened my abilities, labored onerous, and introduced out the most effective in my colleagues.
Our trade relies on relationships. We assist folks once they want us most, empathize with prospects once they have a catastrophic declare, and at all times work to assist get them again on their toes as rapidly as potential. Day after day, I’m proud to look at the whole Arbella staff lead with empathy, and I’m privileged to hold this tradition ahead as the following CEO.
Arbella’s people-first tradition wouldn’t be as robust as it’s at this time with out the tireless work of my predecessor, John Donohue. Founding Arbella alongside the late Massachusetts Legal professional Normal, Frank Bellotti, John has served as Chairman of the Board of Administrators for the reason that firm’s creation in 1988, and as CEO of the Arbella Insurance coverage Group for the final 24 years. He’s a charismatic chief devoted to serving the folks of New England and is the driving power behind Arbella’s charitable basis.
Along with John as Chairman of our Board, my government staff and myself, I’ll proceed this legacy as Arbella evolves. I stay dedicated to offering the identical high quality service to our prospects and brokers that we now have delivered for the previous 37 years. We are going to nurture the collaborative tradition that Frank and John instilled within the firm so a few years in the past, and we are going to lead with empathy whereas we proceed to supply much-needed philanthropic assist.
As we enter Arbella’s subsequent chapter, I’m filled with optimism and stay up for constructing upon our robust partnerships with our unbiased brokers. The New England insurance coverage neighborhood is stronger and extra affluent due to you. Thanks in your continued partnership and assist.
