Hanover Insurance Names Mitchell, Grieco to Key Commercial Lines Posts

January 3, 2019 - The Hanover Insurance Group announced leadership appointments in its commercial lines business.

Matthew S. Mitchell was appointed president of The Hanover’s middle market business. He has been with The Hanover for more than 13 years He was named chief strategy officer in 2018 and previously was president of the company’s healthcare business and, before that, vice president for niche markets. Prior to joining The Hanover, Mitchell worked in product and underwriting roles at The Hartford, for nine years where he managed industry verticals for middle market business, and also worked in the small commercial business strategy unit, focusing on countrywide underwriting, technology, and operational initiatives.

Mitchell will report to Michael R. Keane, president of commercial lines.

Scott Grieco has been appointed to the role of chief product and underwriting officer for commercial and specialty businesses, leading enterprise coordination, product, and underwriting efforts. Until his recent appointment, Grieco served as president of middle market, a role he has held since 2012. Under Grieco’s leadership, the middle market business grew nearly 32%, according to the announcement. He previously worked at Selective Insurance and CNA.

Grieco will report to Richard W. Lavey, president of Hanover Agency Markets.