CSAA Insurance Group Executive Joins Board of Directors of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 1, 2016 – Marcus Linden, product management and underwriting executive for CSAA Insurance Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). With more than 100 years of experience, CSAA Insurance Group provides insurance to AAA members in 23 states and the District of Columbia.
“Marcus possesses tremendous insurance industry product knowledge and underwriting experience, and we are very pleased to welcome him to the IBHS board,” said Julie Rochman, IBHS president and CEO. “IBHS is focused on improving our understanding of how best to mitigate property damage and financial loss from a variety of natural and man-made hazards. As we do so, we know that Marcus’ expertise will be a tremendous asset to the families and communities that we will help make more resilient.”
The IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported solely by property insurers and reinsurers. IBHS envisions a world where the durability of homes and commercial buildings is a core societal value – greatly reducing the financial loss, community disruption, and human toll that often result from natural and man-made disasters. The building safety research conducted by IBHS leads to real-world solutions for home and business owners, helping to create more resilient communities.
“The work undertaken by IBHS plays a critical role in helping to keep people and property safe in times of crisis,” said Linden. “Improving the durability of structures and developing business continuity standards greatly reduces the impact of disasters, and I am glad to contribute to this effort.”
Linden joined CSAA Insurance Group in 2011 as Eastern Region executive, and is currently the executive leader responsible for product management and underwriting. Certified as a professional engineer, Linden also serves on the board of directors for Wells for Life, which is dedicated to providing clean, safe water in India, as well as the Community Safety Foundation, a nonprofit funded by CSAA Insurance Group for the purpose of improving community safety and security.
About the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
IBHS’ mission is to conduct objective, scientific research to identify and promote effective actions that strengthen homes, businesses, and communities against natural disasters and other causes of loss.
About CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through partnerships with AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, 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. The company was also named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light in 2014.