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Tom Lee Kornegay, Jr. Named Community Relations Manager, Southeast Region, at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

NOVATO, Calif.--Tom Lee Kornegay, Jr. has joined Firemans Fund Insurance Company as community relations manager for the Southeast region, according to Danielle Cagan, community relations director.

In this role, Kornegay is responsible for managing the companys corporate philanthropy program, Firemans Fund HeritageSM, in the southeast. This role includes working directly with independent insurance agents in directing grants to fire departments as well as building relationships with the fire service. Firemans Fund® employees and its network of independent agents award grants and provide volunteer support to local and national fire service and burn prevention organizations. Through the Heritage program, employees and agents direct millions of dollars each year to the fire service.

Kornegay previously served as external affairs manager for BP Chemicals in Alpharetta, GA. Here he managed an integrated public affairs program on behalf of BP Chemicals businesses in North America. He has also held public affairs positions with Amoco Corporation.

Kornegay is a former president of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism. He and his family reside in Alpharetta.

About Firemans Fund

Firemans Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal, commercial and specialty insurance products nationwide. Founded in 1863 with a mission to support firefighters, Firemans Fund continues this mission today through the Firemans Fund HeritageSM program. Firemans Fund is a member of the Allianz Group , one of the worlds largest providers of insurance and other financial services. For more information, visit www.firemansfund.com.