Penn National Insurance elects David E. Black to board of directors

Long-time head of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce brings strategic leadership experience in both the private and public sectors

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 18, 2023 -- Penn National Insurance announced the election of David E. Black to the board of directors of Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company (dba Penn National Insurance).

Black was the president and chief executive officer of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) for 20 years and is currently a strategic advisor with Dame Leadership, which provides strategic planning for businesses, not-for-profits and government organizations.

“Dave has spent much of his career identifying and capitalizing strategic opportunities to transform organizations, businesses and communities,” said Stephen Swanson, board chairman. “His leadership experience in both the private and public sectors brings a valuable perspective to our board and I look forward to working with him.”

“Penn National Insurance continues to grow our business, improve our award-winning customer experience and remain an employer of choice,” said president and CEO Robert Brandon. “Dave’s wide-ranging experience and strategic acumen will be an important resource for the board and executive team as we look to meet these goals in a quickly evolving environment.”

“I’m honored to join a company that has protected businesses and consumers for more than 100 years,” said Black. This is especially true given Penn National Insurance’s long-standing commitment to our community.”

Prior to the Chamber and CREDC, Black served in leadership roles in the administration of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge and also served as a Clarion County (PA) Commissioner.

A graduate of Westminster College, he serves on a number of nonprofit boards and lives in the Harrisburg area with his wife.

About Penn National Insurance

Penn National Insurance (www.pennnationalinsurance.com), founded in 1919, in Harrisburg, Pa., helps people feel secure and makes life better when bad things happen. The company provides property-casualty insurance in 12 states, through a network of more than 1,200 independent agency operations. In 2022, the company wrote $853 million in direct premiums, had $2 billion in total assets, maintained a $798 million policyholder surplus and had an A.M. Best Financial Rating of A- (Excellent). As a mutual insurance carrier, the company operates solely in the best interest of our policyholders and received a Superior Rating for Personal Lines Claims Customer Experience from Ward’s for four consecutive years.