James Henry Smith

Background

Smith, James Henry was born on March 29, 1910 in Chestertown, Maryland, United States. Son of Tilghman and Clara (Murray) Smith.

Education

Bachelor, University Delaware, 1930. Doctor of Laws, University Delaware, 1968. Doctor of Laws, Alfred University, 1967.

Doctor of Laws, Rider College, 1972.

Career

With, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1930-1934, 42-90; vice president, associate actuary, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1953-1957; underwriting vice president, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1958-1965; vice president, actuary, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1965-1967; president, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1967-1969; president, Chief Executive Officer, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1969-1973; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1973-1975; also director, Equitable Life Assurance Society United States, New York City, 1966; with, Travelers Insurance Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1935-1942. Director Colgate Palmolive Company, Uniroyal Inc. Past chairman Helath Insurance Council, Health Insurance Association American.

Member Department of Health, Education and Welfare Advisory Council on Social Security.

Achievements

• James Henry Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Insurance executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors New York Urban Coalition, Methodist Hospital Brooklyn, Drug Abuse Council. Trustee Alfred University, national trustee Young Men's Christian Association. Fellow Society Actuaries (past governor).

Member American Academy Actuaries, International Congress Actuaries, New York Chamber Commerce and Industry (vice-chairman economic development), University Club, Links Club, Sky Club (New York City), Rock Spring Club (West Orange, New Jersey).

Connections

Married Roberta Foard, July 4, 1931. Children: Warren F., Wendell M., Janet F. Smith Dann, Robert H.

Father:

Tilghman Smith

Mother:

Clara (Murray) Smith

Spouse:

Roberta Foard

child:

Warren F. Smith

child:

Wendell M. Smith

child:

Robert H. Smith

child:

Janet F. Smith Dann Smith