Gov. Haley announces Upstate businessman David Black to lead Insurance
January 20, 2011
COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2011 – Governor Nikki Haley today announced the appointment of Greenville’s David Black to be the next Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance.
“We’re thrilled that David Black has agreed to serve at the Departmentof Insurance,” said Gov. Haley. “David Black comes from a business andinsurance background – he’s a former CEO at Liberty Life – and he isboth highly qualified and highly recommended. Most of all, heunderstands that Insurance can and should be an economic developmentagency, and that the agency must be as customer friendly and aspro-business as possible. ”
Mr. Black served as President and CEO of Liberty Life Insurance Companyin Greenville from 2004 to 2010. A graduate of the University of SouthCarolina School of Law and Clemson University, Mr. Black served invarious capacities at the Liberty Corporation in Greenville from 1982 to2000. Mr. Black previously served on the Board of Directors for theSouth Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
“I want to thank the governor for this vote of confidence,” said Mr.Black. “I’m really excited to accept this appointment. I look forward toworking with the whole team. As the governor has said, we want to doall that we can to be pro-business in our state to drive economicdevelopment and to improve the quality of life. I think that theinsurance industry plays a significant role in making that happen.”
For video of the press conference, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o3aJPU4eEs
