Background
Lyons, William Drewry was born on October 10, 1927 in Cresco, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald Edward and Florence (Drewry) Lyons.
Lyons, William Drewry was born on October 10, 1927 in Cresco, Iowa, United States. Son of Gerald Edward and Florence (Drewry) Lyons.
Bachelor of Science in Law, University Minnesota, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1952. Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter, University Minnesota, 1962.
Private practice, Cresco, 1952—1956. Branch claim manager National Indemnity Company, St. Paul, 1958—1971, assistant superintendent, claims Omaha, 1956—1958, vice president & general counsel, 1971—1989, senior vice president, since 1989, Redwood Fire & Casualty Insurance Company, National Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Columbia Insurance Company. Director Gateway Underwriters Agency Inc., National Liability & Fire Insurance Company, National Indemnity Company, Florida, Minnesota, National Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Excess and Surplus Lines Claim Association.
With United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member of American Bar Association, Nebraska Claims Association, Excess and Surplus Lines Association, Central Claims Association, International Association Insurance Counsel, Omaha Bar Association, Nebraska Bar Association.
Married Elizabeth K. Kane, July 18, 1953. Children: Catherine L., William Drewry Jane L., Judd H., Mary C.