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George Nichols III is an American banker and insurance commissioner and executive.[1] He is Kentucky's first African-American insurance commissioner, and in 2000 became the first African-American president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.[2]

Background and education

Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky,[3] George Nichols III was raised by his four older sisters. He attended Alice Lloyd College and graduated in 1980.[4] From there, he went to get a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and economics at Western Kentucky University and then am M.A. in labor studies from the University of Louisville.[5]

Career

Nichols worked for New York Life Insurance Company for 17 years, and then became president of the American College of Financial Services in Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the board of directors of Louisville's Republic Bank & Trust Company in 2020. Nichols also worked for Kentucky's Department of Insurance.[6]

Recognitions and accolades

References

  1. ^ a b "George Nichols III". City Year. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  2. ^ "Meet George Nichols III". The American College of Financial Services. 2020-03-06. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  3. ^ "Nichols, George, III · Notable Kentucky African Americans Database". nkaa.uky.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  4. ^ "George Nichols III: Dedicated to a Life of Service". Alice Lloyd College. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  5. ^ Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. 2000-02-14.
  6. ^ "Republic Bank makes appointment to board of directors". The Lane Report. July 27, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  7. ^ "Ten to Watch in 2021: George Nichols III". Wealth Management. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
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