Frank Raab

Frank Raab
Birth name	Frank Edward Raab Jr.
Born	(1921-08-04)August 4, 1921 Riverside, California, U.S.
Died	September 19, 2016(2016-09-19) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Rank	Rear admiral

Frank Edward Raab Jr. (August 4, 1921 – September 19, 2016) was an American naval officer and insurance executive.

Raab was born on August 4, 1921 in Riverside, California. During World War II, he served with the Seabees in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, he attended the University of California, earning his bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1946. He returned to active duty during the Korean War. He worked for 30 years for the Insurance Company of North America (INA) and eventually became the company's president and CEO. In 1976, he was hired by Allianz AG to establish the Allianz Insurance Company of North America (Allianz North America). He served as president and chairman of Allianz North America from 1976 to 1983. Raab also continued to serve in the Naval Reserve, reaching the rank of rear admiral.[1][2][3]

Raab died on August 4, 2021 at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 95.[1]

References

1. "Frank Edward Raab". Los Angeles Times. October 1, 2016. p. B7 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Navy league to hear Raab". The Sentinel. April 27, 1976. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Barbara Bry (March 11, 1979). "Allianz Insurance Takes Risk Others Avoid to Speed Growth". Los Angeles Times. p. VII-3 – via Newspapers.com.