Formerly: with political and public affairs organizations, including Chief of Staff, US Senate; six years with Chicago-based CNA Financial Corporation including as President and Chief Operating Officer of its largest commercial insurance operating unit; 2001-05, with Seattle-based Safeco Corporation including as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; ran for seat in US Senate in state of Washington. Since May 2008, current position. Two years as Director, Superfund Improvement Project, American Insurance Association, Washington DC; became lead strategist in working to change US Superfund environmental laws.