EQECAT, Inc., a subsidiary of ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), and the leading authority on extreme-risk modeling, is pleased to announce that William M. Keogh has been appointed as senior vice president, EQECAT strategic initiatives. Mr. Keogh, who was previously group executive of global client development at Risk Management Solutions, will be responsible for setting and implementing corporate strategy and will report to Richard Clinton, president of EQECAT.

"Bill's experience with risk analytics business strategy and client engagement makes him a perfect fit for this role," said Mr. Clinton. "He is an experienced leader and has an extensive understanding of EQECAT clients and the special role risk modeling plays in the global insurance and reinsurance market."

Mr. Keogh’s appointment reflects EQECAT’s commitment to its clients by continuing to invest in strategic capabilities. "Bill brings a creative and client oriented approach to this role that will allow us to broaden our product and service offerings and to thrive in this dynamic market," added Mr. Clinton.

Mr. Keogh began his career in 1982 as an underwriter. His underwriting experience includes property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and spans the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean.

"I’m thrilled to join EQECAT," said Mr. Keogh. "The company has unique state-of-the-art assets and a team that I admire. EQECAT also has close client relationships and a leadership position in many areas. I look forward to expanding that leadership position and playing a leading role with a company that listens to clients, innovates, and delivers the highest quality products and services."

Mr. Keogh, who joins EQECAT effective immediately, will be based in New Jersey.

EQECAT Software Enables Clients Worldwide To Assess, Manage Wide Range Of Risks

EQECAT and its parent ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) serve the global property and casualty insurance industry, major multinational corporations and financial institutions. EQECAT is known as the technical leader and innovator in the development of analysis tools and consulting services to quantify exposure to natural and man-made catastrophic risk.

Through its extreme-risk modeling software platform, WORLDCATenterprise™, EQECAT enables clients to assess and manage potential damage and loss from wind, earthquake, flood, wildfire, and terrorism, among other perils. WORLDCATenterprise™ includes 177 natural hazard software models for 89 countries spanning six continents.

EQECAT was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Oakland, California. For additional information, please visit www.EQECAT.com and www.absconsulting.com