New CEO brings gutsy — yet polished — edge to $930M firm

With humility and a burning desire to outwork competitors, the new leader of a storied insurance firm faces unique situation: prosper through a pandemic.

Harry Sayer. Christina “Cina” Welch first joined FCCI Insurance Group in 1998, in the legal department.
Harry Sayer. Christina “Cina” Welch first joined FCCI Insurance Group in 1998, in the legal department.
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A word that comes up constantly when people talk about Christina “Cina” Welch, recently named president and CEO of FCCI Insurance Group, is preparation. Most times, over-preparation.

 

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