Travelers Names Personal Lines CEO, President

Travelers Cos. announced two executive appointments in its personal lines business operations.

Doreen Spadorcia will assume the additional duties of chief executive officer of personal lines. Spadorcia is also CEO of claims services, Travelers said in a statement.

Greg Toczydlowski has been promoted to executive vice president and president of personal lines. Joseph P. Lacher Jr., formerly the executive vice president, is leaving the company, Travelers said.

Spadorcia has been head of the company's claims functions since 2005, said Brian W. MacLean, president and chief operation officer of Travelers Cos. She is credited with reducing settlement times and creating the Travelers Claim University to train staff. She started with the company in 1986.

Toczydlowski has been with Travelers since 1990, holding various positions of increasing responsibility in personal insurance.

The Travelers Group currently has a Best's Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior).