John W Mullen

Direct General announced today that it has named John W. Mullen, former Unitrin Specialty President, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March, 2011. Mr. Mullen brings to the position 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, including service as President of Unitrin Specialty, President of Financial Indemnity Company, Western Region President and SVP Claims for Windsor Insurance Group, and held various leadership roles with Great American Insurance, Unigard Insurance Company, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.