Leo McCann

Biography

Leo A. McCann, CPCU, ARM, ABCP is Vice-President – Carrier Relations for York Risk Services Group and is based in Dublin, Ohio.  In his capacity, Mr. McCann is responsible for all aspects of insurance carrier relations across the U.S.  York is an established and innovative national service organization committed to providing the best risk management services.  Founded in 1960’s in New Jersey, York has 80+ offices nationally, providing claims administration and risk management services in all fifty states.
His background before York includes ten (10) years with American Electric Power (AEP) in their corporate risk management department.  While at AEP, Mr McCann was responsible for Business Continuity Management and the Security Program Management Office of Risk Management – Enterprise Security (RMES).  His work involved overseeing the development of continuity plans and implementing strategies for AEP as well as the financial and project management of RMES.  Previous to this position Leo was Director – Risk & Insurance Management for AEP for nine (9) years.  He taught the activity based costing system, Activity Based Management System (ABMS) during its implementation. Mr. McCann joined AEP, the largest electric utility in the US, in April 1995.
His background before AEP includes nine (9) years of underwriting, selling, brokerage and, business recovery planning experience at Nationwide Insurance company based in Columbus.  Leo has taught the complete course in the Associate in Risk Management program for the Columbus Chapter of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) for ten (10) years.  For the 1993-1994-semester year, the Columbus Chapter CPCU awarded him their Instructor of the Year award.  For the 2001 to 2002 year, The Spencer Educational Foundation awarded LaSalle University a grant for the Risk Manager in Residence Program for a series of lectures by Mr. McCann.  In addition to this, he has lectured at Ashland University and Ohio University on the subject of Risk Management and Insurance.
Leo earned his Bachelors of Science Business Administration (BSBA) degree with a major in Insurance and Risk Management in 1986 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.  While there, his core class work centered on Insurance, Risk Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, and Finance.  He was the Treasurer of the Alpha Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS), the professional insurance fraternity. Leo has spoken several times for student meetings of this organization.  In addition, he was a member and squad leader for The Ohio State University Marching Band.
In February 1989, he was awarded the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.  His CPCU professional designation was earned in October 1995.  Leo is also a Competent Toastmaster, given by Toastmasters International.  In April 2002, Leo attended Cornell University’s Leadership Development Program.  In the fall of 2003, he attended the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University’s OSU/AEP Strategic Leadership Program for Executive Education.  Disaster Recovery International awarded him the Associate Business Continuity Professional designation in January of 2005.
Mr. McCann previously was the treasurer for the Risk Management Committee of Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
He resides in Hilliard, Ohio with his wife Crystal, and their children, Allison and Andrew.


Leo A. McCann, CPCU, ARM, ABCPVice-President – Carrier Relations
York Risk Services Group, Inc.  614.791.76425000 Bradenton Avenue  Fax. 614.932.8663Dublin, Ohio 43017  Mobile. 614.394.5172www.yorkisg.com  leo.mccann@yorkrsg.com
 

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