America First Insurance™ Names John Tribble Claims Vice President

Richardson, Texas - August 4, 2009 – America First Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the appointment of John R. Tribble to vice president, Claims.

Mr. Tribble will oversee approximately 90 claims, field investigation, and adjuster personnel within the company’s six-state operating territory, as well as coordinate with the Agency Markets National Catastrophe Team. Under his direction, the America First Insurance claims operation will focus on compliance with recently implemented best claims practices, litigation management, and maximizing subrogation results.

“John brings extensive experience to America First in building, leading, and structuring insurance operations to align with company goals,” said Phil Broughton, president and chief executive officer, America First Insurance. “Under his leadership, we will further streamline claims processes, increase efficiencies and enhance our claims handling and customer service for our policyholders and agents.”   

Prior to joining America First Insurance, Mr. Tribble was employed with Nationwide Insurance Company for more than 15 years. He has served in numerous leadership positions, including claims officer for the former New England Regional Operation, and most recently as associate vice president, Staff Administration in the Northeastern States Regional Operation.

Mr. Tribble earned a B.S. in Business Management from Liberty University, and a M.B.A. from the University of Baltimore. He also holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Casualty Claims Law Associate professional designations. 

About America First Insurance

America First Insurance offers property and casualty products, including a comprehensive set of commercial coverages, distributed only through appointed independent agents. Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, America First Insurance offers insurance products in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.  

America First Insurance is part of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, consisting of property and casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers.  Liberty Mutual Group ranks 86 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on 2008 revenues.  The company has financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) from the A.M. Best Company, A2 (Good) from Moody’s Investors Service, and A- (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s.