Great American Insurance Group has announced the promotion of Daniel M. Keenan (pictured above) to divisional president of its trucking division, effective June 2.
Keenan will take over the role from Randal M. Smith, who is set to retire after more than three decades with the company.
Keenan joined National Interstate Insurance Company, part of Great American Insurance Group, in 2006. He initially led Hudson Management Group, the company’s subsidiary based in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles, most recently serving as national business development officer for National Interstate.
Keenan holds a bachelor of arts degree in finance and economics from Syracuse University and earned his MBA from Baldwin Wallace University.
The trucking division of Great American Insurance Group focuses on insurance solutions for the long-haul trucking sector. Its product offerings are designed for owner-operators and motor carrier-sponsored programs and include coverage such as physical damage, non-trucking liability, occupational accident, contingent liability, deductible buyback, and Rig Ready repair service.
Insurance policies within the division are underwritten by Great American Insurance Company, Great American Assurance Company, and Great American Spirit Insurance Company, all of which are authorized to operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Great American, a subsidiary of American Financial Group, reported an estimated annual revenue of $8.5 billion and a valuation of approximately $11.5 billion as of early 2025.
In November, the company announced the promotion of Todd D. Gambrell to divisional president of its excess liability division. As part of the leadership revamp, Gambrell took over from John V. Bracca, who also retired after 30 years with the firm.
The excess liability division provides coverage with large liability limits designed to protect corporate assets against significant losses. The division offers up to $20 million in capacity for umbrella and excess liability placements.
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