ABD Hires Marsh Benefits Executive

Karstetter, who was executive vice president, employee benefits, will be executive vice president, corporate development. She will be responsible for working with Greater Bay to promote cross-selling of banking and insurance services.

Karstetter is vice chair of the Council of Employee Benefits Executives, Washington. She was president of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, Brookfield, Wis., in 2000 and now serves on the society’s strategic planning committee.

Francis, formerly president of ABD’s property-casualty operations, will become ABD’s chief operating officer. He will be responsible for ABD’s overall business strategy, the company says.