Erie Replaces Retiring General Counsel

Erie Indemnity Co. announced Friday the appointment of James J. Tanous as executive vice president, secretary and general counsel for Erie Insurance Group. Tanous will succeed Jan R. Van Gorder, who retired Dec. 31. Van Gorder has remained with the company as acting secretary and general counsel and will continue in that capacity through April 30 to facilitate a smooth transition to his successor, the Pennsylvania-based carrier said in a press release. "Jim knows the company well," said Erie President/Chief Executive Officer Jeff Ludrof. "He's been a member of the board of directo...