Background
Dickinson,, Elmer Newton was born on January 5, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Elmer N. and Florence Alberta (Martin) Dickinson.
Dickinson,, Elmer Newton was born on January 5, 1924 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Elmer N. and Florence Alberta (Martin) Dickinson.
Student, University Connecticut, 1942. Bachelor of Science, Trinity College, Hartford, 1948.
With Commerce and Industry Insurance Company, New York City, since 1948, president, since 1968. President, director American Home Assurance Company, 1971-1978, chairman, chief executive officer, since 1978. Also director; chairman, chief executive officer, director Commerce & Industry Insurance Company, since 1978.
Executive vice president American International Group, Inc., since 1976. Chairman, chief executive officer AIU Insurance Company, Insurance Company State Pennsylvania, Birmingham Fire Insurance Company Pennsylvania, National Union Fire Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, since 1978. Director American International Life Assurance Company New York.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member of Union League (New York City).
Married Josephine Pawsey, May 16, 1945. Children– Robert, John, Sherry-Lee.