ACE INA Insurance and ACE INA Life Insurance, part of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced the appointment of Karen Barkley as president and CE0 of ACE Canada.

Barkley, who previously held the position of chief operations officer for ACE INA Insurance, will be responsible for managing ACE’s operations in Canada. In her new role she will report to John Lupica, president and CEO, ACE USA.

“Karen is a proven leader within our organization and the Canadian market,” said Lupica. “I am confident in her ability to lead our Canadian operation and to maintain ACE Canada’s history of delivering results.”

Barkley joined ACE in 1992 in the risk management unit and has held several senior management positions within ACE Canada. Barkley earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Athabasca University, in addition to CIP and CRM designations.

ACE INA Insurance and ACE INA Life Insurance provide commercial property and casualty and accident and health insurance products and services throughout Canada. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.