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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chicopee Councilor Tim Wagner resigns, moving to Boston area
CHICOPEE — Tim Wagner, the Chicopee at-large city councilor who previously said he would not seek reelection, announced he would leave before the end of his term. Wagner, who sat on the Chicopee City Council since January 2024, told The Republican Wednesday he's moving to the greater Boston area for a new job opportunity and 'to be closer to the people I care about.' He said he had submitted his resignation with the City Clerk's Office, and is looking at ways to donate his pay from July and August. He will officially leave the council by the end of August, he said. 'I don't think it's fair to take the full pay if I am unable to fully help my constituents,' he said. Wagner said he would donate two months of his pay to Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry, the Boys and Girls Club and the senior center. In a social media post on June 19, Wagner asked residents to contact other city councilors for assistance, but 'I will still do my best to assist those who reach out,' he wrote, adding that he planned to continue to attend City Council meetings. Earlier this year, Wagner announced he would not be running for re-election come November. The 22-year-old directed that decision at having 'a lot of life left to live.' Wagner was elected to the council in the 2023 municipal election. Before that, he served on the School Committee representing Ward 1. The young politician said he was proud of a lot of the work he has done while on the council, including restoring an economic development position to the city, adopting a 'long needed' master plan for Chicopee and proposing significant reforms. 'These were substantial efforts, but there is still more to do,' he said in a statement at a January council meeting. Wagner is asking constituents to reach out to the other at-large councilors, Frank LaFlamme and Jerry Roy, or to their ward representatives for any assistance. 'I'm grateful to the residents for this opportunity to serve on the council,' Wagner said. When reached by phone Wednesday, LaFlamme, who is also council president, said Wagner 'always did what he believed was right as an at-large councilor.' 'Sometimes we agreed and sometimes we disagreed, but he always did what he thought was right,' LaFlamme said. The council president said he heard the news about Wagner wanting to resign over the weekend. The young at-large councilor will continue to serve until the end of August, LaFlamme said. After that, LaFlamme will put a question about filling the vacancy to a vote with the other councilors, he said. In March, after Robert Zygarowski, who was vice president of the council, died, the council voted not to fill his vacant position. Judge: Case for Pittsfield woman suing car repo company can move to trial Red, white and blue: The Republican's top movie recommendations for the Fourth of July New Valley Bank sues Springfield after eminent domain taking at DPW's landlocked warehouse Cyanobacteria bloom prompts warning about this Western Mass. pond Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Skyward Specialty Recruits Corey LaFlamme to Lead Captives & Specialty Programs Divisions; Hill Transitions To Divisions' Chairman
HOUSTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company") a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announced today the Company has recruited Corey LaFlamme to assume the role of President, Captives & Specialty Programs, marking a key strategic move to support its continued growth in one of the fastest-expanding segments of the specialty market. Additionally, the Company announced that Kirby Hill, who has played a central role in building Skyward Specialty's Captives & Specialty Programs divisions, will assume the role of Chairman, Captives & Specialty Programs. In this new capacity, Hill will focus on business development, key account relationship management, key strategic matters and mentoring. LaFlamme brings more than 20 years of experience across the specialty landscape. He joins Skyward Specialty from The Hartford, where he served most recently as Head of Programs. Throughout his career, LaFlamme built a reputation for cultivating strong relationships, driving innovation and delivering consistent performance. "Corey's arrival comes at a pivotal time for Skyward Specialty. His experience, leadership and his balanced growth and underwriting mindset align perfectly with our vision to expand and lead in the Captives & Specialty Programs markets,' said Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO Andrew Robinson. 'At the same time, I want to recognize the impact Kirby has had in building this business into the true market contender it is. His continued involvement as Chairman will be instrumental in supporting Corey and ensuring that we accelerate our momentum. With this exceptional leadership team in place, we are well-positioned to lead in a space we view as one of the market's most promising and dynamic areas.' About Skyward SpecialtySkyward Specialty (Nasdaq: SKWD) is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial property and casualty products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting divisions -- Accident & Health, Agriculture and Credit (Re)insurance, Captives, Construction & Energy Solutions, Global Property, Professional Lines, Specialty Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S. Skyward Specialty's subsidiary insurance companies consist of Great Midwest Insurance Company, Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium Insurance Company, and Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company. These insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) with a stable outlook by A.M. Best Company. For more information about Skyward Specialty, its people, and its products, please visit Media ContactHaley DoughtySkyward Specialty Insurance Group713-935-4944hdoughty@ Investor ContactNatalie SchoolcraftSkyward Specialty Insurance Group614-494-4988nschoolcraft@
