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CSAA Insurance Group Executives Honored as Forever Influential Women in Bay Area Business


WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 15, 2017 – Two CSAA Insurance Group executives have been named “Forever Influential Women” in Bay Area business by the San Francisco Business Times. Danielle Cagan, external affairs vice president, and Michaele James, chief technology officer, were recently recognized as outstanding business and community leaders.

The Forever Influential designation recognizes executives who have been repeatedly recognized with the annual Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business Award. Honorees come from public and private companies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and government entities.

“We invest in the development of our employees -- including our leadership -- because it enables us to better serve AAA Members,” said Paula Downey, president and chief executive officer of CSAA Insurance Group. “Danielle and Michaele embody business excellence, and we are proud of their achievements at work and within the communities we serve.”

In her role as vice president of external affairs, Cagan leads the organization’s external communications function, directs the company’s award-winning volunteer and charitable giving programs, and oversees the corporate meetings, travel and events function. She is a member of the advisory board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation and is a board member of Huckleberry Youth Programs.

As chief technology officer, Michaele James leads CSAA Insurance Group’s critical IT strategy and innovation work. She also helped launch the Women’s Professional Network, which helps maximize personal and professional growth opportunities for the company’s female employees. For nearly 15 years, James has served in leadership positions for the fundraising efforts of San Francisco University High School, and is a board member of the Northern California Peninsula League.

Honorees from CSAA Insurance Group and other Bay Area companies were recognized at the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business awards dinner, which was held on June 14 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.

About CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, offers automobile, homeowners, and other personal lines of insurance to AAA members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, CSAA Insurance Group has been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for 90 years and is one of the top 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 2016.