Insurance Leaders Recognized as Industry Talent Champions During APCIA Annual Meeting

Chicago - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) recognized James Shay, president and CEO of American Contractors Insurance Group; Jessica Buss, CEO of Argo Group; and Marc Adee, chairman and CEO of Crum & Forster with the APCIA Industry Talent Champion Award for their leadership in growing industry talent initiatives. The following statement may be attributed to David A. Sampson, APCIA's president and CEO.

"APCIA is pleased to recognize James Shay, president and CEO of American Contractors Insurance Group; Jessica Buss, CEO of Argo Group; and Marc Adee, chairman and CEO of Crum & Forster with the APCIA Industry Talent Champion Award. Talent continues to be a top priority for executives as the industry faces a looming exodus of approximately 400,000 retiring insurance professionals over the next several years. These insurance industry leaders are deeply committed to growing industry talent initiatives. They are vital partners with APCIA and the Insurance Careers Movement in recognizing and developing rising stars in insurance. APCIA commends James, Jessica, and Marc for their commitment to helping the industry recruit and retain top talent."

APCIA is the co-founder and leader of the Insurance Careers Movement. In 2025, the insurance industry will celebrate the tenth anniversary of February Insurance Careers Month and the seventh annual Emerging Leaders Conference.