ICW Group poaches chief financial officer from CNA Insurance Companies

ICW Group Insurance Companies, a group of property and casualty carriers, has appointed a new senior vice president, chief financial officer in charge of driving the company’s financial strategy to support long-term growth targets for its workers’ compensation, assumed reinsurance and catastrophe lines of business.

Nicole Rathsam brings more than 15 years of property and casualty insurance financial experience to the company as well as significant technology and data knowledge. Prior to joining ICW Group, Rathsam was with CNA Insurance Companies in Chicago where she began her career in internal audit and most recently was vice president of corporate financial planning, analysis and consolidations. At ICW Group, she will oversee the company’s premium audit and finance departments.

“Nicole has a proven track record of creating high-performing business partnerships and driving financial and operational outcomes that effectively contribute to business growth,” said Kevin Prior, president and CEO of ICW Group. “Her breadth of experience in the property and casualty sector will be an asset to our organisation and we are thrilled to have her as a member of our executive leadership team.”

Rathsam added: “ICW Group has an aggressive growth vision that I am excited to contribute to. I work with a high-performing team dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences that in turn result in financial success and look forward to the exciting opportunities my new role provides.”

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