The PURE Group of Insurance Companies has named Katherine Richardson as its new chief human resources officer.
A release noted that Richardson joins the company’s executive committee as part of her appointment. She will report directly to president and CEO Ross Buchmueller. As chief human resources officer, Richardson will be in charge of developing core people strategies to build upon PURE’s workplace culture.
Richardson has 25 years of insurance industry experience. She was previously SVP and global head of human resources with Allied World Assurance Company, a Fairfax company. Prior to Allied World, she held a number of HR roles at AIG. Richardson began her career in 1993 at Leader Insurance.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and History from Texas A&M University. Richardson is also certified as a Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resource Management.
“As a company grows in size, the challenges it faces are often magnified along with that growth. Katherine has an impressive track record of shaping successful and engaging work environments within the industry,” commented Buchmueller. “I am confident that under her leadership and with the exceptional HR team we already have in place, our culture will continue to evolve and exhibit the same sense of purpose that inspires our employees to consistently seek ways to improve and deliver premium service to the PURE membership.”
“I am excited to join PURE and work with a group of incredibly talented individuals who mirror the values I consider essential for developing an effective workplace,” Richardson said. “There is a fantastic culture here, both at the leadership level and below, which makes for a rewarding foundation to structure new ideas and opportunities.”
