Background
Murphy, Joseph F. was born on April 4, 1915 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Bessie L. (Madden) Murphy.
Murphy, Joseph F. was born on April 4, 1915 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Joseph Francis and Bessie L. (Madden) Murphy.
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1936; Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1938.
Eastern counsel, Kemper Insurance Group, 1947-1952; deputy superintendent, New York Insurance Department, 1952-1955; with, Continental Insurance Companies, 1955-1980; vice president, general counsel, Continental Insurance Companies, 1957-1974; executive vice president, Continental Insurance Companies, 1974-1980; executive vice president, Continental Corporation, 1974-1980; partner, Le Boeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae, New York City, 1980-1982, 84-87; vice chairman, Consolidated International Insurance Group, since 1987; commissioner of insurance, State of New Jersey, 1982-1984.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945.
Married Marion L. Barrett, October 18, 1942. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Kevin Barrett, Brian Sean.