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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., September 15, 2014 –
Mary Cranston, a member of the board of directors of CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, has been chosen by the National Association of Corporate Directors as one of its NACD Directorship 100 honorees for 2014.
Cranston is a former senior partner and chair and CEO of law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLC., and serves on the board of CSAA Insurance Group. She was recognized for her role as a board member of GrafTech International, Juniper Networks, Visa and International Rectifier. The list recognizes leading corporate directors, corporate governance experts, policymakers, and influencers who significantly impact boardroom practices and performances.
The NACD Directorship 100 nominees are evaluated by their performance in four key areas:
| • | Integrity – They demonstrate exceptional ethical standards and accomplish what is best for the corporation and its shareholders. | |
| • | Mature confidence –They leave their egos behind to be able to effectively collaborate, encourage fellow board members to do their best, and develop future directors. | |
| • | Informed judgment – They provide wise counsel and display a track record of leading their company to success in such areas as profitability, shareholder returns, new business opportunities, and crisis management. | |
| • | High performance standards – They represent a history of achievements and exceptional contributions to the work of the board and create value for all stakeholders. |
“This recognition of Mary Cranston by the NACD just confirms what we already know – that her experience and skills make her an exceptional board member,” said Ed Grubb, Chairman of the Board, CSAA Insurance Group. “We are proud to have her on our board and appreciate her contributions.”
Cranston and the others chosen for the NACD Directorship 100 will be honored at a black-tie Gala in New York City on December 3.
The National Association of Corporate Directors is a national nonprofit organization with more than 14,000 corporate director members. It serves as an advocate for the profession of directorship and conducts educational programs, peer-exchange forums and research designed to promote director professionalism.
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through partnerships with AAA clubs. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014, CSAA Insurance Group is rated A+ by A.M. Best and is one of the top 20 personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.