Robert M. "Bear" Bryant retired as National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) President and Chief Executive Officer, effective at the close of business on Sept. 2.
At the NICB, Bryant was the force behind the creation of Medical Fraud Task Forces and the Strategic and Tactical Information Department. He supported technology such as license plate readers, bait cars, and enhanced analytical tools for detecting fraud trends. His efforts materialized with the launch of NICB's member-supported VINCheck vehicle history service on June 30, 2008 -- a first-of-a-kind free benefit for the public.
In a statement released by the NICB, Susan Q. Hood, chair of the NICB Board of Governors stated, "Mr. Bryant was responsible for remaking the NICB into the premier fraud-fighting organization it is today. His leadership, foresight, and passion for excellence have touched every facet of NICB's operations delivering efficiency, effectiveness, and a return on member investment that has grown from 2:1 upon his arrival to 8:1 presently. This is truly phenomenal and I know I speak for the rest of the Board of Governors in wishing Mr. Bryant a satisfying and well-deserved retirement. He will be missed."
The NICB Board elected Joseph H. Wehrle, Jr., its chief operating officer, to succeed Bryant as president and chief executive officer effective immediately. "I am honored by the confidence the NICB Board has placed in me and I am excited to have the opportunity to lead this great organization. Thanks to Bob Bryant, the NICB is operationally sound and ready to move to the next level in our continued effort to accomplish our mission of combating insurance fraud and vehicle theft."
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