CRAIN NAMES NEW CHAIRMAN

DETROIT-The board of directors of Crain Communications Inc., publisher of Business Insurance, has named Keith E. Crain chairman.

Keith Crain becomes the third chairman in the company's 81-year history. Founder G.D. Crain Jr. served as chairman until 1973, followed by his wife, Gertrude R. Crain.

Gertrude Crain died in July 1996. Rance Crain continues as company president.

Crain Communications publishes 30 business, trade and consumer publications and operates two radio stations from 16 offices worldwide.