CAREERS PAY YOUR PREMIUM FAQ REPORT AN INJURY PORTAL LOGIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICYHOLDERS BROKERS RESOURCES ABOUT US CONTACT US Home Honoring Michael Standing: A Message from the Board of Directors Nov 09, 2021 Honoring a Legacy: A Message from the Board of Directors “Stay focused on your mission, remain steadfast in your pursuit of excellence, and always do the right thing.” In a recent annual report to policyholders, Michael Standing shared that quote from a former US Secretary of Defense. In Mike’s view, those words reflected A.I.M. Mutual’s approach to business. Mike passed away on October 27, 2021 following an illness he had been battling a long while. To his wife, Maureen, and two sons, Andrew and Nathaniel, we extend heartfelt sympathies and our assurance that Mike’s legacy at the company he led is firmly in place. As President & CEO, he set high expectations for A.I.M. Mutual in the workers’ compensation space, and he credited the colleagues he worked with for meeting, even surpassing, them. Mike joined A.I.M. Mutual in 2012 as Vice President and was elected President the following year. He became Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2015. Mike provided a “larger than life” leadership presence. He confidently accepted new challenges, knowing that his team would deliver, no matter how audacious the objective. Meanwhile, he could warm the room with a quip, an "atta-boy,” or a smile. Mike was candid about his health, and with his family’s permission, we can put that in context. Mike was awaiting a major procedure with an extended recovery period. In anticipation, we approved an executive structure to keep operations moving efficiently and without interruption during this period. That structure remains in place. Specifically, effective October 1, the Board of Directors elected Daniel Landers as Vice President-Chief Operating Officer and expanded the role of Paul Kehoe, Vice President-Chief Financial Officer. These appointments streamline operations at the executive level, positioning the company to effectively service its New England territory with more than 18,000 policyholders. Both Dan and Paul report to the Board of Directors. Senior leadership retains responsibility for strategic planning and implementation, with Abi Troy, VP-Operations; Glen Pitruzzello, VP-Claim; and Teri Bowman, Director-HR continuing in that role along with Dan and Paul. This executive structure fully allows us to meet our obligations and move forward with 2022 initiatives. While our organization grieves, know that our service delivery will be seamless, thanks to the team of professionals Mike was proud to call his colleagues. As always, reach out to any member of our service staff with questions. If you’d like to make a contribution in Mike’s memory, please consider joeandruzzifoundation.org. They do amazing work there. To everyone who has sent condolences to us and to Mike’s family, we are most grateful. Sincerely, The A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies’ Board of Directors John A. Myers Chairman William C. Blanker Peter R. Chase Michael G. Faucher Leslie E. Greis Richard C. Lord Wells A. Sampson Ralph P. Schlenker View Obituary – Michael Standing BACK TO ARTICLES Corporate Office 54 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 4070 Burlington, MA 01803-0970 Phone: 781.221.1600/ 800.876.2765 Fax: 781.270.5599 Workers' Compensation At a Glance How Claims Work Why A.I.M. Mutual Brokers Access Loss Runs Request a Certificate Waiver of Subrogation Partner with Us Policyholders Report an Injury Tips for Filing a Claim Pay Your Premium For Injured Workers Resources Forms Library Articles Our Services Podcasts Industry Links About Us Our Story Community Mission A.M. Best Rating Industry Events FAQ Careers Contact Us 2021 A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy / Use of Vendor Services M.G.L. Ch. 175, Section 19x Disclosures