Daybook for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008: Marsh & McLennan to Welcome New Executive V.P.

WASHINGTON, Sep 09, 2008 (A. M. Best via COMTEX) -- MMC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Vanessa Wittman is scheduled to begin her tenure as executive vice president for the New York-based Marsh & McLennan Cos. Wittman, who will report to Marsh & McLennan chief executive, Brian Duperreault, will also become the company's chief financial officer Oct. 15. A.M. Best's daily daybook is available in expanded form for online viewing at http://www.ambest.com/daybook.

? The National Alliance of Life Companies kicks off its 2008 Fall Conference at the Westin Bayshore hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. Several U.S. state insurance commissioners and insurance executives are scheduled to speak through the conference's four-day schedule.

? The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress goes into its second day at San Francisco's Westin St. Francis Hotel.

? The Rendez-Vous de Septembre continues at the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The European insurance summit is due to run through Sept. 11.

? The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors wraps up its 2008 Convention and Career Conference at San Diego's Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel.

? General Star National Insurance Co. observes its 144th year of incorporation. The Stamford, Conn.-based company is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group.

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(By Jonathan Williams, BestWeek: Jonathan.Williams@ambest.com)

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