Lance Ewing named Chartis vp of national accounts

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Lance Ewing, who recently left his position as vp of risk management at Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., is now vp of national accounts for insurer Chartis Inc.

Mr. Ewing, a former president of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. and the 2007 Business Insurance Risk Manager of the Year, started his new role at Chartis this week.

Mr. Ewing, who is based in Memphis, said that he will help large North American accounts across an array of industries learn about Chartis’ products while helping the insurer understand risk managers’ needs.

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with my former colleagues, who will always be my colleagues in risk management,” Mr. Ewing said.