David C. Farmer, Successor-Trustee vs. Harmon

(Formerly Woo vs. Harmon & Nicholson vs. Harmon)

CV05-00030 DAE KSC

U.S. District Court For the District of Hawaii

Judges: David A. Ezra; Kevin S. Chang

DEFENDANT’S WITNESS

VALERIE U. KATZ

Vice President, Claims Dept.
Island Insurance Co.
1022 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96806

Fax: 808-275-8222
E-mail:
vkatz@islandinsurance.com

For Immediate Release

Contact: Sandy Siu (808)564-8475
ssiu@islandinsurance.com
Island Insurance Companies or
Wally Zimmermann (808)275-3001
wally@brightlightmarketing.com
Bright Light Marketing Group, Inc.

Island Insurance Appoints Valerie Katz as Vice President, Claims

HONOLULU - Island Insurance Company, Ltd., the state's largest locally owned and managed property and casualty insurance carrier, has appointed Valerie Katz as Vice President, Claims.

Katz will be responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Claims Division as well as managing the enhancement and development of Claims handling processes and procedures.

"Valerie brings an exceptional track record in the property and casualty insurance industry," said John Schapperle, President and Chief Operating Officer of Island Insurance. "Her considerable experience and knowledge of industry-leading Claims practices will facilitate the advancement and efficiency of our Claims operations."

Katz has over 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. Prior to joining Island Insurance, Katz was Vice President of Claims Audit for ACE USA Insurance Group where she was responsible for technical and operational quality assurance for the U.S. and Canada. Katz has also held various positions with American International Adjustment Company, UAC (Continental Insurance Company), NRG America Management Corporation and Royal Insurance Company.

Katz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from State University New York, Stony Brook and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Katz's professional designations include: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, Associate in Risk Management, Certified Business Continuity Planner, Associate in Insurance Services and Associate in Insurance Management. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Business Administration at Drexel University (Pennsylvania), Rosemont College (Pennsylvania) and Facilitator for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia for the CPCU, ARM and AIC programs.

Island Insurance Company, Ltd. is Hawaii's largest locally owned and managed insurance carrier, offering a full range of property and casualty protection. Founded in downtown Honolulu in 1939, Island Insurance has been serving Hawaii's families and businesses for more than 65 years. Today it employs over 180 people and has an "A" (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Company and an "A" (Strong) rating from Fitch Ratings.

www.islandinsurance.com/aboutus.asp?sub=Press+Releases&pr=38

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Valerie U. Katz is expected to testify regarding her business, professional, personal and political relationships with Colbert Matsumoto, Michael Tanoue, Roy Hughes, Robin Campaniano, American International Group (AIG), ACE Insurance Group, Rocco Sansone, Marsh & McLennan, Hawaii Insurance Commissioner J.P. Schmidt, Linda Lingle, Judge David Ezra, David Farmer, Steven Guttman, AIPAC, and other entities to be named upon discovery.

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Originally posted: July 1, 2005, by The Catbird

Last updated: July 7, 2008