NEW JOB TITLE: Johnston, Rhode Island-based senior vice president, manager of claims at FM Global

PREVIOUS POSITION: Norwood, Massachusetts-based vice president and manager of chemical operations at FM Global

GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: Internally promote the FM Global claims experience as mutually beneficial for the individual and the organization; make sure we are leveraging our innovation efforts for efficacy gains and to learn from losses more effectively; and lastly, I want to make sure our claims department is positioned to support FM Global’s expansion in Asia-Pacific.

ON LEADERSHIP: Having a high level of integrity.

CHALLENGES FACING INDUSTRY: The primary challenge for the insurance industry is attracting new talent into our industry and innovating ways to remain relevant in this ever-changing world that we live in.

FIRST INDUSTRY JOB: Field engineer at FM Global

WHAT SURPRISED ME: The varied opportunities available in the industry and the stability.

ADVICE: Put the clients first, work hard and be open to the ideas of others.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “I hate golf.”

HOBBIES: Golfing, skiing and anything sports-related, especially outdoors.

THING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME: That I come from a family of timber professionals — loggers, if you will — and I’m pretty dang handy with a chainsaw.

DON’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT: Your sense of humor

BIGGEST OBSTACLE FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE: The travel demands that come with some jobs, especially for young parents.

PET PEEVES: Pessimism and inattentive drivers

WHEN I RETIRE: I will play golf, do some fly fishing, dote on my grandchildren if I have some, and learn to play the piano.

FAVORITE MEAL: Everyone’s favorite meal — a cheeseburger and a craft beer.

FAVORITE BOOK: I don’t have a favorite, but I just ordered “A Brief History of Time” by Stephen Hawking.

ON MUSIC: I don’t have a favorite, but the genres I listen to most are classic rock and country western.

BEST CITY: London, Paris, Boston and Seattle

ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON: You can find me playing a round of golf or taking a nap.

MONDAYS: Make a list of things to do on Friday and get busy on Monday.