Background
Thiele, William Edward was born on November 12, 1942 in New York City. Son of Elmer William and Ethel Mae (Stein) Thiele.
Thiele, William Edward was born on November 12, 1942 in New York City. Son of Elmer William and Ethel Mae (Stein) Thiele.
Bachelor, Queens (New York) College, 1963.
Trainee underwiter, Phoenix Assurance, New York City, 1963-1968; underwriter, assistant secretary, assistant vice president, vice president, senior vice president, General Reinsurance Corporation, Stamford, Connecticut, 1968-1983; executive vice president, Continental Corporation, New York City, 1983-1988; senior executive vice president, Continental Corporation, New York City, 1988-1989; president, chief operating officer, Continental Corporation, New York City, since 1990; also director, Continental Corporation, New York City. Chairman Lombard Insurance Group, Hong Kong, 1984-1988, Association Aviation Underwriters, Short Hills, New Jersey, Insurance Superior vena cava syndrome Office, New York City, Continental Corporation. Trustee College of Insurance, Queens College Foundation.
Trustee South St. Seaport Museum. Member of Milford (Connecticut) Yacht.
Married Nancy June Watt, May 2, 1964. Children: Christina, Jeanette, Amanda.