James R. Zuhlke
Chairman at Avalon Risk Management, Inc.
Profile
James R.
Zuhlke is the founder of Intercargo Corp.
(founded in 1980) and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corp.
(founded in 1976).
He held the title of Chairman & President at Intercargo Corp.
and President & Chief Executive Officer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corp.
His current job(s) included Executive Chairman at Avalon Risk Management, Inc. (since 2009), and he was a Member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, and Illinois State Bar Association.
His former job(s) include President & Chief Executive Officer at Kingsway America, Inc. (1998-2004), Director at United Financial Mortgage Corp.
(2001-2004), Director at Kingsway Financial Services, Inc. (1995-2004), Director at FMG Acquisition Corp.
(2007-2008), Independent Director at American Coastal Insurance Corp.
(2007-2012), and Director at Southern Eagle Insurance Co.Mr. Zuhlke received a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1971 and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1968.
James R. Zuhlke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
State Bar of Wisconsin
 State Bar of Wisconsin Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services State Bar of Wisconsin operates as a bar association. The private company is based in Madison, WI and has subsidiaries in United States. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Illinois State Bar Association
 Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Avalon Risk Management, Inc.
 Avalon Risk Management, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Kingsway Financial Services, Inc., Avalon Risk Management, Inc. is a premier provider of innovative insurance, surety, and risk management solutions to the logistics industry. The company is based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Avalon's customized products include customs and transportation bonds, cargo insurance, professional liability, and business insurance, which are delivered through advanced technology platforms. Providing comprehensive protection and innovative technology to the transportation and logistics industry is all they do. The company was founded by Gary C. Bhojwani, Scott D. Wollney. | Chairman | 2010-05-17 |
Former positions of James R. Zuhlke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-04 |
FMG Acquisition Corp.
 FMG Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company is in development stage. It is formed to acquire a business operating in or providing services to the insurance industry through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase or other similar business combination. | Director/Board Member | 2008-10-19 |
United Financial Mortgage Corp.
 United Financial Mortgage Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance United Financial Mortgage Corp. provides mortgage banking services. The firm offers mortgage loans for purchasing a new home, refinancing an existing home loan, or obtaining equity from a home. The company was founded on April 30, 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Kingsway America, Inc.
 Kingsway America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Kingsway America, Inc. offers automobile insurance services. It operates in the standard automobile, commercial automobile, trucking, property, motorcycle and other niche markets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. | President | 2003-12-31 |
| KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | Director/Board Member | 2003-12-31 |
Training of James R. Zuhlke
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | Finance |
| KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 10 |
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United Financial Mortgage Corp.
United Financial Mortgage Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance United Financial Mortgage Corp. provides mortgage banking services. The firm offers mortgage loans for purchasing a new home, refinancing an existing home loan, or obtaining equity from a home. The company was founded on April 30, 1986 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL. | Finance |
FMG Acquisition Corp.
FMG Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company is in development stage. It is formed to acquire a business operating in or providing services to the insurance industry through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase or other similar business combination. | Finance |
Kingsway America, Inc.
Kingsway America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Kingsway America, Inc. offers automobile insurance services. It operates in the standard automobile, commercial automobile, trucking, property, motorcycle and other niche markets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. | Finance |
Intercargo Corp.
 Intercargo Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of AXA SA, Intercargo Corp. is a company that underwrites specialized insurance coverages for international trade. The company is based in Schaumburg, IL. The company was founded by James R. Zuhlke. | Finance |
State Bar of Wisconsin
State Bar of Wisconsin Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services State Bar of Wisconsin operates as a bar association. The private company is based in Madison, WI and has subsidiaries in United States. | Commercial Services |
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers. | Commercial Services |
American Bar Association
American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corp.
 Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corp. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of Swiss Re AG, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Premier Insurance Corp. is a provider of fire, marine, and casualty insurance. The company is based in Itasca, IL. The company was founded by James R. Zuhlke. | Finance |
Southern Eagle Insurance Co.
 Southern Eagle Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Southern Eagle Insurance Co. provided insurance services. The company was headquartered in Bradenton, FL. | Finance |
Avalon Risk Management, Inc.
Avalon Risk Management, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of Kingsway Financial Services, Inc., Avalon Risk Management, Inc. is a premier provider of innovative insurance, surety, and risk management solutions to the logistics industry. The company is based in Elk Grove Village, IL. Avalon's customized products include customs and transportation bonds, cargo insurance, professional liability, and business insurance, which are delivered through advanced technology platforms. Providing comprehensive protection and innovative technology to the transportation and logistics industry is all they do. The company was founded by Gary C. Bhojwani, Scott D. Wollney. | Finance |
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