ProAssurance Corporation announced that effective immediately, Howard H. Friedman is the President of the Healthcare Professional Liability Group within ProAssurance. Chief Financial Officer Edward (Ned) L. Rand assumes additional duties as Executive Vice President, as does Jeffrey P. Lisenby, General Counsel for ProAssurance. Under Mr. Friedman's leadership, the Healthcare Professional Liability Group will encompass all MPL-focused activities within ProAssurance, as well as the operations of all MPL subsidiaries, including PICA, led by its President Ross E. Taubman, D.P.M., and ProAssurance Mid-Continent Underwriters.

Mr. Friedman will also oversee investment in Lloyd's Syndicate. ProAssurance's non-MPL subsidiaries and lines of business will report to Mr. Rand. This will include Eastern Insurance, led by its President, Michael L. Boguski, and Medmarc, led by its President, Mary Todd Peterson, who will also be responsible for Legal Professional Liability business.

Mr. Rand will continue to oversee traditional accounting, finance, investment, and investor relations functions, and will be responsible for the organization's information systems and project management office. Mr. Lisenby will continue in his role as General Counsel for ProAssurance. The Company's legal, compliance, and human resources departments will continue reporting to him and he will also be responsible for ProAssurance's various owned and leased facilities.

As Corporate Secretary, Mr. Lisenby will continue to focus on corporate governance and will work closely with the Board of Directors, which provides governance and oversight to an increasingly complex and far-reaching organization. The ProAssurance Board of Directors approved the executive promotions, as recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Other actions recommended by the Committee and approved by the Board include naming Kelly B. Brewer as Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer.

She will be responsible for all accounting activities within ProAssurance and its subsidiaries. Lawrence (Larry) K. Cochran was named as Vice President, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Treasury and will be responsible for all investing decisions and treasury activities within ProAssurance and its subsidiaries. Michael A. Stoeckert was named as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Kathryn (Katie) A. Neville was named as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. Richard (Rich) J. Enders was named as Vice President and Chief of Internal Audit; he will continue reporting to Mr. Starnes and the Board of Directors.