HCC Insurance Holdings has selected J. Robert Dickerson as chairman and lead independent director for its board.

Dickerson, 65, a retired tax attorney, has served on the insurer's board since 1981.

He is currently chairman of the compensation committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee.

The company said Dickerson's appointment is part of the board's decision to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive.

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