Background
Furman, Melvin D. was born in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of L.G. Wayne and Caroline (Neiger) Furman.
Furman, Melvin D. was born in Urbana, Illinois, United States. Son of L.G. Wayne and Caroline (Neiger) Furman.
Bachelor of Arts, Allegheny College. Juris Doctor, U. Pittsburgh. Bar: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Supreme Court of the United States Court Sole practice, Butler, Pennsylvania, 1955-1956.
General attorney Erie Insurance Exchange, Pennsylvania, 1957-1965.
General counsel Prudent American Life Insurance Company, Cleveland, 1965-1967. Corporation risk manager Figgie International, Willoughby, Ohio, 1967-1976.
Senior counsel Outboard Marine Corporation, Waukegan, Illinois, 1977-1978. Director risk and insurance management Manville Corporation, Devner, since 1978.
Executive vice president Rocky Mountain Insurance Limited., Hamilton, Bermuda.
Chairman insurance county Machinery and Allied Products Institute, Washington,1978-1980. Secretary National Product Liability Council, Washington, 1977-1980. President Waite Hill Assurance Limited., Hamilton, 1976.
Secretary Erie Traffic Commission, 1964-1966.
General atty; general counsel Prudent American Life Insurance. Director risk and insurance President Waite Hill Assurance Limited.
Member American Bar Association, Captive Insurance Company Association (board directors).
Married Mary-Ethel Schell, June 12, 1948. Children: Wayne Lee, April Furman Bromfield, David.