William John O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, William John was born on November 18, 1932 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Vincent J. and Margaret L. (Schaefer) O'B.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Fordham University, 1954. Graduate student, Seton Hall University, 1959.

Career

Underwriter, then special agent, Safeco Insurance Company. New York City, 1956-1960; with, Security Insurance Group, New Haven, 1960-1967; vice president agency department, Security Insurance Group, 1960-1967; vice president, zone executive, Glens Falls Insurance County, New York, 1967-1971; vice president marketing, Hanover Insurance Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1971-1979; president, Hanover Insurance Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, since 1979. Board directors, Executive Committee Citizens Insurance Company American, Howell, Michigan, Beacon Insurance Company American, Columbus, Ohio, American Select Insurance Company, Columbus.

Trustee American Institute Property adn Liability Institute, Inc.

Achievements

• William John O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy Insurance company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with infantry United States Army, 1954-1956. Member of Fayville Athletic Assn, Worcester Economic (past president).

Connections

Married Catherine Kelaher, July 27, 1963. Children: Kathleen, William V., Christopher.

Father:

Vincent J. O'B.

Mother:

Margaret L. (Schaefer) O'B.

Spouse:

Catherine Kelaher

child:

William V. O'Brien

child:

Kathleen O'Brien

child:

Christopher O'Brien