RoadVantage Appoints Mike Essig Director of Risk Management
Mike Essig is a 13-year industry veteran who specializes in actuarial analysis and risk management. He most recently served as risk management director and actuary at CNA National. He now joins a firm that's expanding contract volume, programs, staff and offices.
AUSTIN, Texas — F&I product provider RoadVantage today announced the appointment of 13-year industry veteran Mike Essig as director of risk management.
Essig specializes in actuarial analysis and risk management, and most recently served as risk management director and actuary at CNA National Warranty Corp. He also served as senior pricing and reserving actuarial analyst for Warranty Solutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mike to the RoadVantage team,” said Garret Lacour, CEO of RoadVantage. “Mike is highly regarded in his field, and has the right combination of skills and expertise to bring value to RoadVantage as we continue to grow.”
A graduate of Brigham Young University, Essig joins RoadVantage as the company continues to experience record growth, expanding in contract volume, programs, staff and offices, officials said.
“I have known the RoadVantage leadership team for years, working with them during my time at CNA National. And I’ve been impressed by their smart strategies that have resulted in such rapid success,” said Essig. “I’m excited to be part of such a talented group.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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