Richardson, Texas - July 13, 2010 – America First Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Thornton Cornell to vice president, Finance.

In this position, Mr. Cornell will direct the annual business planning process, oversee month-to-month financial reporting and analysis, and develop strategies for expense management. He will be based in the company’s home office in Richardson.

Mr. Cornell has eighteen years of financial and operational experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. He joined America First Insurance in 2007, serving as its financial analysis manager. Cornell also managed the transition team for the company following Liberty Mutual’s acquisition of Safeco Corporation in September 2008. 

“Thornton has been an integral contributor to America First’s success in recent years,” said Philip Broughton, president and chief executive officer, America First Insurance. “His breadth of experience and familiarity with our operations and project management requirements will fulfill a key role on our senior management team.”

Thornton Cornell earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has also served as a Captain in the United States Army Reserve.  

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 71 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations based on 2009 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.

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