Background
Thomas, DeRoy C. was born on February 16, 1926 in Utica, New York, United States.
lawyer business and insurance company executive
Thomas, DeRoy C. was born on February 16, 1926 in Utica, New York, United States.
See prefatory notice Unlisted colleges, et cetera (Bachelor of Arts); Fordham University (Bachelor of Laws).
Assistant professor of law, Fordham University, New York City, 1953-1958; assistant counsel, Association Casualty and Surety Companies, New York City, 1959-1964; with firm, Watters & Donovan, 1964; with, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, Connecticut, since 1964; general counsel, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, 1966-1969; vice president, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, 1968-1969; senior vice president, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, 1969-1973; executive vice president, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subs companies, 1973-1976; president, chief Executive officer, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, 1976-1983; chairman, chief Executive officer, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies, since 1979; also board directors, Hartford Fire Insurance Company and subsidiary companies executive vice president, ITT Corporation, New York City, 1983-1985; vice-chairman, ITT Corporation, New York City, 1985-1988; president, chief operating officer, ITT Corporation, 1988-1991; president, chief Executive officer, ITT Diversified Services Corporation, 1983-1991.
Member American Bar Association.