800-241-1172 info@amsou.com 3715 Northside Parkway, Building 400 - Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30327 HOME ABOUT MARKETING UNDERWRITING CLAIMS CONTACT US History Home > About > History 1937 The Company began doing business operating under the corporate name of Southern Fire and Marine Insurance Company. 1953 The Company adopted the present name of American Southern Insurance Company. The Southern Fire and Marine name was retired. Roy S. Thompson, Jr. was named President. 1977 Roy S. Thompson, Jr. stepped down as President and assumed the role as Chairman. Calvin Wall became President and CEO. 1979 Scott G. Thompson assumed the role of President. Roy S. Thompson, Jr. became Chairman. 1988 American Safety Insurance Company, our surplus lines carrier, was incorporated. 1995 Atlantic American Corporation, led by J. Mack Robinson, a prominent Atlanta entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist, acquired American Southern Insurance and its wholly owned subsidiary, American Safety Insurance Company. 1998 Georgia State University’s College of Business Administration was renamed The J. Mack Robinson College of Business in his honor. 2003 Roy S. Thompson, Jr. passed away at the age of 87 as Chairman Emeritus after a 50 year career at American Southern. 2004 Scott G. Thompson was named as both President & CEO. 2014 J. Mack Robinson passed away at the age of 90. He was considered by many to be “Atlanta’s First Tycoon”. 2017 Calvin Wall became Chairman Emeritus and retired from American Southern after a 60 year career at American Southern. Provider of Policies, Protections and Peace of Mind. Since 1937, American Southern has provided commercial auto insurance to companies of all sizes, spanning all industries. From school systems to utility companies, we’ve brought coverage and peace of mind to thousands. Visit our parent company Where people come first Name * First Last Email * Comment or Message * Submit Copyright © 2021 American Southern Insurance Company LOGIN

800-241-1172 info@amsou.com 3715 Northside Parkway, Building 400 - Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30327 HOME ABOUT MARKETING UNDERWRITING CLAIMS CONTACT US Leadership Team Home > About > Leadership Team Scott G Thompson Chairman, CEO, President LINKEDIN Robert H. Knight CFO, Executive Vice President LINKEDIN Laura L. Baird Vice President, Underwriting LINKEDIN Brian G. Haurylak Senior Vice President, Claims LINKEDIN John R. Huot Vice President, Claims LINKEDIN Jerry A. Underwood Vice President, Surety LINKEDIN Constance B. Woods, Esq. Vice President, Legal LINKEDIN Mark Thomas Vice President, Marketing LINKEDIN Melonie Coppola Corporate Secretary LINKEDIN Jonathan Bell Assistant Vice President, HR LINKEDIN Ray McGhie Assistant Vice President, IT LINKEDIN Provider of Policies, Protections and Peace of Mind. Since 1937, American Southern has provided commercial auto insurance to companies of all sizes, spanning all industries. From school systems to utility companies, we’ve brought coverage and peace of mind to thousands. Visit our parent company Where people come first Name * First Last Email * Comment or Message * Submit Copyright © 2021 American Southern Insurance Company LOGIN