Background
Wilkins, Roger Carson was born on June 9, 1906 in Houlton, Maine, United States. Son of George W. and Amanda (Carson) Wilkins.
Wilkins, Roger Carson was born on June 9, 1906 in Houlton, Maine, United States. Son of George W. and Amanda (Carson) Wilkins.
Student, Ricker Classical Institute, 1919-1924; Bachelor of Arts, University Maine, 1929; Doctor of Laws, University Hartford, 1966; Doctor of Laws, Ricker College, 1970; Doctor of Laws, Trinity College, 1973.
With, Travelers Insurance Companies, Hartford, from 1929;
beginning as manager mortgage loan department for, Travelers Insurance Companies, Texas, 1930;
successively assistant manager home office, manager, secretary vice president, Travelers Insurance Companies, 1953-1965;
senior vice president, Travelers Insurance Companies, 1965-1969;
president, Travelers Insurance Companies, 1969-1971;
Chairman of the Board, Travelers Insurance Companies, from 1971;
also chief Executive officer. Chairman of the Board, Travelers Corporation, 1971-1973;
chairman of the executive committee, Travelers Corporation, from 1974. Former director Allis-Chalmers Corporation, United Technology, Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, Connecticut Natural Gas Company.
Former trustee Wells Fargo Mortgage Investor.
Board directors United States Chamber of Commerce Corporator Hartford Hospital. President Hartford Institute Living. Trustee St. Joseph College.
Member of Hartford, Hartford Golf. Gulf Stream Golf (Florida). Ekwanok Country (Manchester, Vermont).
Married Evelyn McFadden, August 23, 1933. 1 child, Susan J.