Safety National Announces Executive Management Reorganization

Safety National Casualty Corporation announced changes to the company’s executive management structure today to support organizational growth. The following realignment of responsibilities will become effective on April 1, 2025.

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John Csik will retire as President of Safety National and will assume a new role as Executive Advisor. (Photo: Business Wire)

After nearly 40 years at Safety National, John Csik will retire as President and as a member of executive management. He will assume a new role as Executive Advisor, providing strategic guidance and working on special projects with the executive management team.

Gus Aivaliotis, Chief Underwriting Officer, will assume the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In this position, he will assist the Chief Executive Officer with leadership duties to develop, execute, and achieve business objectives. He will share responsibility for advancing the company’s mission while preserving and enhancing its reputation and culture.

Cyndee Morton, Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President. In this position, she will be responsible for implementing the company’s strategic vision, managing senior executives, and aligning various departments to achieve corporate goals.

Nick Kriegel, Chief Innovation Officer and General Counsel, will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will direct the day-to-day operations and translate high-level strategy into actionable tasks across the organization.

Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman, Duane Hercules, Chief Executive Officer, and Tom Grove, Chief Client Officer, will continue in their current executive management roles.

According to Duane Hercules, Chief Executive Officer at Safety National, “John Csik has been an essential part of Safety National’s significant growth and success during his four decades of service with the company. We are thrilled to have him serve in an executive advisory role as part of our succession plan. When he fully retires, he will leave behind an impressive legacy of dedication and achievement.”

Mark Wilhelm, Executive Chairman at Safety National, added, “These changes to executive management allow us to leverage our deep expertise to ensure Safety National’s growth, innovation, and prosperity in the future. This team’s long tenure with the organization also helps to maintain the company’s core values, customer-centric business approach, and commitments to our clients.”

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Safety National offers specialized expertise, flexible program and placement design, and unique claims proficiency. Safety National is a member of the Tokio Marine Group and is rated A++ (Superior), FSC XV by A.M. Best. Learn more at www.safetynational.com.

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