Occupation: Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Business Risk Services, Inc.
Born: Kirksville, Missouri
Education:
BS in Finance, St. Joseph’s College (1968)
BS in Accounting, Northern Illinois University (1965)
Certifications:
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC); Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU); Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA); Charted Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Lifetime Deputy Governor (DG), American Biological Institute; Fellow International Biographical Association (FIBA); Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI); Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Career:
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Business Risk Services, Inc., Schererville, Industries (1995-Present)
Vice President, Concord General (1993-1995)
President, Classictire & Marine Insurance Co. (1994)
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, J&J Underwriting Services, Inc. (1994)
Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, J&J Underwriting Services, Inc. (1992-1993)
Chairman Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. (1989-1992)
Acting Chairman Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. (1988)
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co. (1983-1988)
Board Directors, Home & Auto Insurance Company, Chicago (1974-1983)
Vice President, Treasurer, Home & Auto Insurance Co., Chicago (1973-1975)
Assistant Controller, North America Cos., Chicago (1971-1973)
Assistant Controller, Gambles Insurance Group, Minneapolis (1969-1971)
Manager Accounting Services, Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Co., Hammond, Industries (1965-1969)
Board Director, Accounting Manager, Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance Company
Assistant Controller, North America Insurance Companies
President & Chief Financial Officer, Board Directors, Home & Auto Insurance Company
Chairman President & Chief Executive Officer, Inboard Directors, Universal Fire & Casualty Insurance Co.
Chairman President & Chief Executive Officer, Classic USA Insurance Progressive
President & Chief Executive Officer, Classic Fire & Marine Ins, Co. Inc.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Business Risk Service
Civic:
Co-Chairman, Executive Committee Member, Ron Kittle’s Indiana Sports Charities (1989-Present); Executive Committee Member, Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities (1981-Present); Board of Directors, Vice President, Treasurer, Vice President of Finance, Calumet Council, Boy Scouts of America (1981-1985); Member, Shriners Hospital-Teddy Bear Club (1980)
Achievements:
Mr. Seaward is on the Wall of Fame and Hall of Fame for athletics in his high school. He is the only athlete with eight varsity letters in four different sports.
Awards:
Inductee, Wall of Fame, T.F. South High School (1993); Honoree, Research Advisor of Year; Inductee, Man of Year American Biographical Institute Hall of Fame; Honoree, Committee Leaders of America; Honoree, International Book of Honor; Inductee, Athletic Hall of Fame South High School
Memberships:
Fellow, Life Management Institute; Deputy Governor, American Biographical Institute
Family:
Son of John Edward Seward and Ruth Carol (Connell) Seward
Widowed: Peggy B. Seward (Married: 10/12/1980-08/2020) (Deceased)
Children: Mitch; Justina
Two Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Pro football; Sports memorabilia collection; Diecast 1:24 car collection
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