Bernard Hengesbaugh has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GuideOne Insurance Company (GuideOne), a niche-market insurer that specialises in church insurance in the US.
Hengesbaugh is an industry veteran and has served in multiple leadership roles at CNA Insurance.
He takes over for Andy Noga, who served as interim CEO for the past several months and will return to his role as general counsel of the company.
“The Board appreciates Andy’s dedication and leadership during a pivotal time for our company,” said Lynn Horak, non-executive board chairman of GuideOne Board of Directors and former chief executive officer of Wells Fargo Bank Iowa.
“Bernie’s expertise in leading a large insurance company and his longtime dedication as board member of GuideOne made him the perfect choice to become our next CEO.”
Hengesbaugh spent 23 years with CNA Insurance in various underwriting and operating leadership roles culminating in becoming the company’s CEO.
Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the American Medical Association, where he oversaw operations and managed national policy issues for the 300,000-member organization.
“I am excited about this new opportunity and look forward to working with this talented team as we drive toward underwriting excellence,” said Hengesbaugh. “In my time with the Board, I have watched GuideOne evolve and diversify to meet the changing demands of the market.”
