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TAPCO Underwriters, Inc.
TAPCO UNDERWRITERS OPENS
UNDERWRITING SERVICE CENTER IN DALLAS
BURLINGTON, N.C. - TAPCO Underwriters, Inc. (TAPCO), a Burlington, N.C.-based MGA specializing in high-volume, transaction-based excess and surplus insurance lines, announced today the addition of an underwriting service center in Dallas, Texas. The announcement was made by TAPCO President Tap Johnson III.
As part of their national growth plan started in 2007, TAPCO now has offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Texas, covering a 19-state territory that includes Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington state and Washington D.C.
TAPCO veteran Ellen McBride will manage the Dallas office. Ms. McBride has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and has been with TAPCO as a senior commercial underwriter since 1996. She has earned the CPCU, AU and ASLI professional designations. TAPCO joined the CRC/Southern Cross family in late 2008 and will share the office space with them.
"The Dallas office expansion gives us more power to provide the efficient, friendly and timely service agents have come to expect from TAPCO," says Johnson. "Ellen has been a committed member of the TAPCO team for more than 14 years, making her an excellent leader for our new office."
Underwriters in the new Dallas service center will have the same ability as all TAPCO offices to electronically generate, deliver and archive quotes, binders, policies and endorsements, as well as bind coverage in a simple five-minute phone call. Through the use of TAPCO's revolutionary service model, an actual quote with the entire E&S binding authority market, application(s), finance agreement(s) and terrorism form are generated as PDF documents and e-mailed to the agents before they hang up their phones, allowing the agent to review the quote and application with the insured while they talk. Changes can be made in a matter of minutes, and a revised quote can again be sent electronically to the agents.
TAPCO was founded in 1983 in Burlington, N.C., by Tapley O. Johnson Jr., and joined the CRC/Southern Cross family in late 2008. TAPCO specializes in the timely placement of Excess & Surplus lines business for both commercial and personal lines insurance accounts. TAPCO has in-house binding authority to write more than 1,000 classes of business, through A-rated carriers for a wide range of risks, including all types of Property; General Liability; Inland Marine; Dwelling and Homeowners; miscellaneous Professional and D&O; Vacant and Builder's Risk; Liquor Liability; and General, Specialty, and Artisan Contractors; Personal Umbrella, and other lines. The company began with just three people but has since grown to five offices that employ 180 people, service 8,000 agencies and currently write in 19 states.
For more information about TAPCO or to receive an instant quote, contact: Stacy Butts (248) .258.2333 sbutts@identitypr.com or visit www.gotapco.com.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Philadelphia Insurance Companies Announces Retirement
of 47 Year Legacy, Chairman & Founder, James J. Maguire
Bala Cynwyd, PA - Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) today announced its Founder, James J. Maguire, will retire as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2010 and that Jamie Maguire, President & CEO, will succeed him as Chairman.
"My father has been a true pioneer and entrepreneur in the insurance industry. I am very fortunate & proud to have worked by his side and I will continue to seek his counsel on complex business matters", said Jamie Maguire. "He will continue to serve on PHLY's Board of Directors and will devote more time to his philanthropic endeavors through his charitable organization, The Maguire Foundation."
Jim Maguire graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Four years later, he founded Maguire Insurance Agency and his legacy began. His first big success was his connection with the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, a niche market and organization to which he remains committed to this day.
In 1987, he formed Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp., publicly traded as PHLY (NASDAQ), which owns Maguire Insurance Agency, Inc., Philadelphia Insurance Company and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, its flagship company operating in all 50 states & the District of Columbia.
In 2002, and after 41 years at the helm, Mr. Maguire named his son, Jamie Maguire as President & Chief Executive Officer. Then, late last year, Philadelphia Insurance Companies was acquired by Tokio Marine Holdings, a global leader in insurance & financial services.
Mr. Maguire is a self-made businessman, a philanthropist, a triathlete, a catholic leader, married for 52 years and a proud father of eight children.
Commenting on his legacy, Mr. Maguire stated: "As PHLY enters the 21st century as a strong leader in the insurance industry, its disciplined culture will remain the root of its tremendous success. Believe what you are and become what you believe!"
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, a member of the Tokio Marine Group, designs, markets, and underwrites commercial property/casualty and professional liability insurance products incorporating value added coverages and services for select industries. In operation since 1962, the Company, whose commercial lines insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and AA- for counterparty credit and financial strength by Standard & Poor's, is nationally recognized as a member of Ward's Top 50 and National Underwriter's Top 100. The organization has 50 offices strategically located across the United States to provide superior service.
To locate the office nearest you or for more information, visit us on the web at www.phly.com or contact Tyl Sadoff at 610-538-2244; tsadoff@phlyins.com
National Specialty Underwriters
Chicago, IL - National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. (NSU) announced the hiring of Kim Gooch as their newest Healthcare Sales Executive in their Chicago, Illinois branch office. "We are extremely pleased to add Kim Gooch to our healthcare division. She has over 16 years of healthcare underwriting and production experience," commented Kurt Meister, Healthcare Division Manager. "It is rare to find Kim's combination of expertise in sales, underwriting, and product development in the medical malpractice marketplace."
Kim Gooch will be focused on Healthcare facility-based business, with a territory of the Midwest and Northeast. For agents wishing to contact her, she may now be reached at 312-676-5015 or email kgooch@nsui.com.
National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. is an insurance program administrator and wholesale broker offering insurance solutions for Hospitality, Healthcare, Catastrophic Property, and Casualty Excess risks. NSU distributes its products through retail insurance brokers nationwide with offices in Bellevue, WA; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Poughkeepsie, NY; and Boca Raton, FL.
For more information, visit our website at www.nsui.com.
The Smart Choice Agents Program
Davis Named Regional Vice President of
Smart Choice® Agents Program
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA - The Smart Choice® Agents Program, which currently serves 3,000 independent agencies in 32 states, announces the appointment of Tony Davis as Regional Vice President.
As Regional Vice President, Davis will oversee the program's operations in Virginia and Tennessee. Davis formerly served as a marketing representative for the Smart Choice® Agents Program in Tennessee, and more recently as the state director in Virginia.
According to Smart Choice® CEO Douglas S. Witcher, the move was made because of Davis' excellence in serving the agents of his states. "Tony has always gone above and beyond the duties and roles assigned to him," he explains. "He continuously excels beyond the expectations of his position, and continues to impress us with his dedication to seeing Smart Choice® grow and succeed.
"Every time I attend a conference or meeting with the agents Tony serves, I see the relationships he has built, and the genuine gratitude they have for him," Witcher continued. "We are all excited to have him lead the efforts for these important states."
The Smart Choice® Agents Program is a wholly-owned program of Worldwide Insurance Network, Inc. (WIN), headquartered in High Point, North Carolina. There are 3,000 agents in 32 states in the program. Other divisions of WIN are the Smart Choice® Franchise Corporation, provider of Smart Choice® Insurance Centers, and the WriteMind Institute for Corporate Contemplation. For more information, visit www.smartchoiceagents.com.
For More Information, Contact: Mary Beth Yates 336-217-4650, ext. 3005 mbyates@smartchoiceagents.com
Smart Choice Agents Program in Oregon
Van Sickle Slated to Head
Smart Choice® Agents Program in Oregon
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA - The Smart Choice® Agents Program, which currently serves 3,000 independent agencies in more than 30 states, announces the expansion of the program into Oregon. Kurt Van Sickle has been named the state's director.
"We are excited to have someone of Kurt's caliber, experience and passion leading our expansion in Oregon," says Doug Witcher, Smart Choice® CEO. "He brings unique insight and understanding to his position, and is truly committed to helping agents in Oregon reach their fullest potential."
"I want to build a top notch network of satisfied agency owners in Oregon," Van Sickle explains. "I was attracted to Smart Choice® because of the opportunity it offers agents in this environment - the ability to be truly self-employed and have a track to run on and markets that normally wouldn't be available to them."
Van Sickle brings more than 22 years of sales management, claims and claims management experience to his new position. He also excelled at recruiting, sales leadership, promotions, human resources and compliance. He is an Associate In Claims (AIC) and is working on completing the coursework to attain his Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF).
The Smart Choice® Agents Program is a wholly-owned program of Worldwide Insurance Network, Inc. (WIN), headquartered in High Point, North Carolina. There are 3,000 agents in 32 states in the program. Other divisions of WIN are the Smart Choice® Franchise Corporation, provider of Smart Choice® Insurance Centers, and the WriteMind Institute for Corporate Contemplation. For more information, visit www.smartchoiceagents.com.
For More Information, Contact: Mary Beth Yates 336-217-4650, ext. 3005 mbyates@smartchoiceagents.com
Southwest Insurance Partners, Inc.
Art Seifert Named CEO of Bunker Hill
Southwest Insurance Partners, Inc. (SWIP) is pleased to announce that Arthur Seifert has joined the group as Chief Executive Officer of Bunker Hill Insurance Agency (BHIA), its wholly owned underwriting agency subsidiary.
Mr. Siefert (52) has a BA from Colgate and has been in the insurance industry for more than 30 years. In 1994 her founded Lighthouse Underwriters, which he subsequently sold in 2006to US Risk, based in Dallas, Texas. Following the sale, he moved to Dallas and spent the last four years as their Chief Underwriter. Mr. Seifert is a director of Target Markets Associates and has also served as its President.
Mr. Siefert joins BHIA at a most important time, to help increase their national programs to include new lines of business and expanded distribution. BHIA has recently signed new management agreements with highly rated insurance companies and hired new teams of very experienced underwriters in such diverse fields as alternate workers compensation in Texas and international aviation. BHIA offers admitted and non-admitted markets for small to medium size accounts and program business. Programs include Religious Institutions and Senior Living Facilities.
Southwest Insurance Partners, Inc. is an insurance holding company based in Houston, Texas that was established in 2007 by Stephen L. Way to make acquisitions and investments in the insurance industry. Total capitalization is more than $115 million with assets exceeding $165 million. The Group's property and casualty insurance company, Great Midwest Insurance Company, is rated a (Excellent) VII by AM Best Company
Contact: Art Seifert, (713) 935-7400, aseifert@bhiainc.com; www.bhiainc.com.
Insential, Inc.
Insential, Inc. Adds another Nationally Recognized Wholesale Broker
Insential grabbed one of the country's top property and casualty wholesale brokers when Misty Wesberry Nunez joined the firm on October 5, 2009, as a Vice President. She will reside in their home office in Plano, Texas. Recognized as an industry leading producer, Ms. Wesberry Nunez spent her first ten years with Johnson & Higgins of Texas, then went on to spend the next seventeen years as a top ranked producer for two of the nation's leading wholesale brokerage operations.
"Misty represents yet another success story in our plan to add top producers, brokerage teams, and strategic wholesale acquisitions to our national operation. Her proven track record in the areas of production, relationship building, exceptional client service, and her straight forward approach are both refreshing and a perfect fit with our culture. We are thrilled to have her on our team," says Darwin Lucas, President of Insential.
National Contractors Insurance Company (NCIC)
NCIC Names Director of Sales & Marketing
October 14, 2009 - Alan Ring has joined National Contractors Insurance Company, Inc., a Risk Retention Group ("NCIC"), headquartered in Big Fork, Montana, as Director of Sales & Marketing.
Prior to joining NCIC, Mr. Ring was a Regional Manager for construction-related publications and affiliated online properties, including CONTRACTOR, Green Mechanical Contractor, Engineering Green Buildings and Building Design + Construction.
Mr. Ring also served as a Business Development Manager for Brown & Brown of California, Inc., located in Orange, California.
Prior to Brown & Brown, Mr. Ring was Vice President / Sales & Marketing for Wells Publishing, publishers of Insurance Journal. While at Wells, he expanded and managed the sales team as Insurance Journal grew from two to five regional editions with nationwide print and online news coverage. He also developed a producer development scholarship program.
"NCIC is pleased to have Alan join our firm", states Douglas Rubino, NCIC President. "We value his unique blend of direct experience and in-depth knowledge of insurance, construction, business media, sales and marketing.
Mr. Ring has a BA in History from UCLA, a Professional Designation in Advertising & PR from UCLA Extension, and a Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) Certification from the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI).
Mr. Ring can be reached at NCIC's Anaheim Hills, California, office, aring@4ncic.com, (714)-612-8616.
Kaufman Financial Group
Kaufman Financial Group hires high risk insurance underwriter
Farmington Hills, MI - Grace Cunningham has joined the Kaufman Financial Group as Managing Underwriter-R.B. Jones effective September 7, 2009, as an expert in heavy casualty lines.
Prior to joining R.B. Jones, a Kaufman Financial Group company, Grace was a senior underwriter specializing in recreation and entertainment at K & K Insurance Group in Indiana.
"The expansion of R.B. Jones further demonstrates the our commitment to building our future with Centers of Excellence by increasing our market share in all types of specialty risks including outdoor and recreational, professional, specialty general liability, commercial umbrella/excess liability and other unique products," said Kaufman Financial Group CEO Alan Jay Kaufman.
"Our R.B. Jones facility leverages its strong relationships with both international and local markets, to provide our clients' with the best knowledgeable and timely service available. Our binding authority allows us to consistently meet our clients' needs by being responsive and providing quick turnaround on quotes," Kaufman added.
Grace can be reached at 248-932-9000, ext. 6044 or by email at gcunningham@RBJonesInsurance.com
Contact: Suzie Mitchell (248) 932-9000; ext 2282
Beacon Hill Associates
Beacon Hill Associates Opens South Central Regional Office
Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has announced the opening of a new regional office in Plano, Texas. The strategic location and the addition of Assistant Vice President Brett Amick, will allow the company to better serve new and existing agents in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. It will also accommodate the growing need for experienced environmental and energy brokerage/underwriting services in the south central region of the country.
"We are thrilled to have the seasoned professionals from Brett's team join us," said Bill Pritchard, President of Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. "We have experienced strong growth in the south central region of the country over the last five years, and we expect the addition of the Plano office to dramatically improve our ability to service and grow that book of business."
For almost two decades, Beacon Hill Associates, Inc. has been a leader in providing environmental liability insurance nationwide. Although the company concentrates primarily on environmental business, it also works with agencies on other technically challenging specialty coverages. The organization is split into two divisions; the wholesale brokerage department, tasked with pursuing appropriate coverage for agents from several top insurance carriers; and the PartnerOne Environmental® underwriting division, specializing in assessing risks and offering an array of environmental insurance products.
Additional information on Beacon Hill Associates and its products and services can be found at www.b-h-a.com or by calling 1-800-596-2156.
LIG Marine Managers
St. Petersburg, FL - LIG Marine Managers is proud to announce Tommy Bridges has joined the LIG Team as CEO of LIG Program Managers. Tommy brings a wealth of Workers Compensation and Longshore knowledge to LIG plus over twenty years experience of program development for small to mid-sized businesses. Prior to joining LIG, Tommy was the National Program Manager for a leading Longshore Carrier.
Tommy will operate fro LIG's new Houston, TX Branch Office and can be reached at TJB@LIGMarine.com
About LIG Marine Managers
LIG Marine Managers is the leading provider of Commercial Marine and Longshore insurance solutions to idependent agencies throughout the USA since 1989.
Contact: Karen Tischler, (727) 578-2800 ext. 321, KLT@LIGMarine.com
Ascension Insurance, Inc.
ROBERT C. SMITH APPOINTED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
OF OPERATIONS AT ASCENSION INSURANCE, INC.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Ascension Insurance, Inc., a leading insurance agency offering high-quality property and casualty, risk management, and employee benefits products and services to middle-market companies, announces the appointment of Robert C. Smith as Executive Vice President of Operations.
Ascension has, since January of 2008, acquired eight significant insurance agencies across the United States. Ascension has over 400 employees in 20 locations nationwide and is one of the 35 largest insurance agencies in the country.
In his new position, Smith will be responsible for enhancing operating performance across Ascension's footprint and providing support to each of Ascension's agency divisions throughout the United States. He will work to maximize efficiency and growth, including facilitating Ascension's cross-selling activities throughout the organization, as well as supporting future acquisitions.
Prior to joining Ascension, Smith was Managing Director of Beecher Carlson Holdings in Atlanta, Ga., where he helped to expand the firm dramatically over the past six years. Prior to that, he spent nearly 15 years at Reagan Consulting, most recently as a Senior Vice President and Principal. Smith also held the positions of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Hamilton Dorsey Alston Company, Atlanta, Ga. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University.
In announcing the appointment, Leonard P. Kline, Jr., CEO of Ascension, comments, "We are very pleased to welcome Robbie to Ascension's executive team. His demonstrated ability to achieve industry-leading growth and his extensive operational experience will be central to our goal of expanding Ascension's national footprint and establishing a premier network of high-quality, middle-market insurance agencies and employee benefits firms."
About Ascension Insurance, Inc.
Through strategic acquisition of high-quality insurance operations, Ascension Insurance, Inc. is creating a leading insurance broker offering property and casualty, risk management, and employee benefits products and services to middle-market companies. Founded in August 2007, the Kansas City-based company is expected to grow to $200 million with a nationwide footprint within five years.
For more information about Ascension Insurance, Inc. or a profile of Leonard P. Kline, Jr., CEO, visit www.ascensionins.com
Carol E. Macdonald, Public Relations & Writing, P.O. Box 512, Chester, CT 06412, voice/fax: 860.526.1009, CMacPR@aol.com
Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation Announces Two New Management
Appointments to its Environmental Product Line Division
Richmond, VA - Markel Corporation announced today its new management team for the company's Environmental Product Line Division. Richard Aldorisio was newly appointed to managing director and Catherine Sevret will serve as director.
Aldorisio has been with Markel since 2005, heading the casualty operation at Markel Northeast, the company's Red Bank, New Jersey office. He has more than 30 years experience in casualty business, managing and underwriting diverse books of casualty business, including environmental coverages. He holds a B.A. from Fordham University in New York.
Catherine Sevret joined Markel in 2003 as an environmental underwriter in the company's Red Bank office. Sevret has a strong background as an environmental underwriter. Prior to joining Markel, she was with Kemper Environmental beginning in 1998.
Gerry Albanese, senior vice president and chief underwriting officer for Markel, said of the appointments, "I'm very pleased to announce the appointments of Rich and Cathy to our environmental management team. Their combined talents will give us the experience we need to manage a large portfolio of environmental business, along with the technical underwriting experience that is important for this product."
Aldorisio and Sevret will manage the Environmental Product Line Division based in the company's Red Bank, New Jersey office.
Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs for a variety of niche markets. In each of these markets, the Company seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.
For more information contact: Letha E. Heaton, 847.572.6250, heaton@markelcorp.com; Gail A. Strejc, 847.572.6252, strejc@markelcorp.com; Miriam Balavender, 847.572.6286, mbalavender@markelcorp.com
CGA Associates
CGA Associates has brought on Roger Shockley to head up its College Accident Program which offers insurance for Collegiate Athletic Programs for College's and Universities throughout the US. CGA will be launching its new program in May. CGA Associates will have underwriting authority for an A rated insurance company in which they will be able to rate, quote, bind and issue policies in house. Mr. Shockley has over ten years experience in the field and will be a great addition to the CGA family
Please contact Mr. Shockley @ 800-684-1404 ext 101 for more info.
Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited
Matthew Pike has been appointed to the Board of
Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited.
London, UK - Matthew Pike has been appointed to the Board of Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited with immediate effect.
Mr Pike has been Managing Director of Gallagher London since January 2008. Prior to that, his responsibilities included the oversight of the Marine, Aviation, Specie and Fine Art units.
David Ross, CEO of Arthur J. Gallagher International, commented: "Matthew is a key member of our management team. I am delighted to welcome him onto the Board as we continue to grow our business."
Mr Pike joined Gallagher London in December 2001, from Swire Fraser, where he assisted in setting up the Marine Hull and Liability Division. He started his career in 1984 with Anthony Lumsden Cook Ltd, which was subsequently acquired by Sedgwick.
Kinloch Holdings, Inc.
Kinloch Announces Management Changes
New York, NY - Kinloch Holdings, Inc., an insurance brokerage holding company focusing on middle market clients, announced two senior management changes today.
James L. Zech has assumed the position of president and chief executive officer of Kinloch Holdings. Mr. Zech joined Kinloch as a member of the board of directors in 2006. Mr. Zech has been involved with the insurance industry for more than 25 years. In addition to his responsibilities at Kinloch, he is a principal at Northaven Management - a financial services investment firm and one of the lead investors in Kinloch Holdings.
Thomas E. O'Neil, who joined the firm in April 2007 as an executive vice president, has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
Stephen Genatt, who was filling the role of holding company CEO, will continue in his position as President & CEO of Genatt Associates - Kinloch's largest brokerage operation. He will remain on Kinloch Holdings' board of directors.
Mark H. Englert continues in his current role as Executive Vice President of Kinloch Holdings and William B. Corrigan continues as Chief Financial Officer.
Kinloch Holdings, www.kinlochholdings.com, is an insurance brokerage firm that provides client-centered, property & casualty and employee benefits services to middle market companies and non-profit organizations. The company has offices in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts
Contact Info: Kimberly Paterson, Creative Insurance Marketing, 1007 Main St., Belmar, NJ 07719, (732) 681-0700, kpaterson@cim-co.com
James L. Zech, Northaven Management, Inc., 375 Park Avenue, Suite 2709, New York, NY 10152, 212.798.0307, jim.zech@northavenmgt.com
Ascension Insurance, Inc.
Ascension Insurance, Inc. Acquires Fort Lauderdale-based
Dennis Bartlett Agency
Kansas City, MO - Ascension Insurance, Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Dennis Bartlett agency of Fort Lauderdale, effective January 16th 2009. The agency specializes in medical malpractice coverage, and will join Employers Mutual, Inc. (EMI), a member of the Ascension group of companies based in Stuart, Florida. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, the Ascension group is managed by Ascension Insurance, Inc. (Ascension). Through its divisions and subsidiaries, Ascension offers a full range of insurance and employee benefits products and programs, as well as high-level brokerage and risk management services specifically to middle-market companies nationwide.
Ascension's President and CEO, Leonard P. Kline, Jr. commented on the acquisition, "Dennis and his team bring a deep expertise in the area of medical malpractice that will be a great asset to EMI and the entire Ascension group. Their specialized expertise is a natural fit for EMI's physician network and to the medical providers that EMI services, and furthers our mission to offer customized solutions, superior products and top-quality service to our clients."
Dennis Bartlett, commented, "We are very pleased to be part of Ascension's vision because it offers us opportunities to further expand our specialization in medical malpractice insurance, and to deliver more comprehensive solutions to our clients. We chose Ascension because of their unique business model, which provides the resources and the expertise we need to increase market share without the barriers you might find with a large, corporate parent."
About the Ascension group of companies:
Ascension is led by President and CEO Leonard P. Kline, Jr. Ascension is presently one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in the United States with over 20 locations nationwide. Together with its private equity partners, Parthenon Capital and Century Capital Management, Ascension, expects to grow to $200 million in revenue over the next four years.
Ascension's corporate mission is to create a premier group of insurance agencies that offer superior risk management and benefits consulting services while providing a rewarding professional environment that preserves the expertise and culture that made each operational center successful. Ascension is a privately held corporation. (www.ascensionins.com)
Agency Contact: Sarah DeFilippis, 860.841.1992, sarah@marketingatlas.com
Partners Specialty Group LLC
Partners Specialty Group LLC, a nationwide independent Wholesale broker, is pleased to announce the addition of three experienced Professionals to their strong team of Specialty brokers:
Susanne Waite established a new Fresno, California office for PSG. Susanne's insurance specialties include Casualty (General, Excess, Environmental, and Specialty Liability for both Construction and Manufacturing risks), Property (DIC, Inland Marine, Builders Risk), and more. Susanne has a comprehensive background which includes underwriting, sales, and marketing management.
Michael Belanger joined the PSG Cleveland/Seven Hills, Ohio office. Michael's background includes fifteen years of wholesale experience and twenty-five years of commercial lines underwriting. Michael's specialties include Casualty, Professional, and Specialty Aviation insurance coverages.
Marissa McGinnis has joined the Irvine, California office of Partners Specialty Group as a Professional Lines Broker. Marissa has over 12 years experience as a Wholesale Broker. Marissa's is a specialist in Healthcare and Professional lines including but not limited to, Architects, EPL, and D&O.
For more information on PSG's products and services, visit their website at www.psgins.com.
Target Markets Program Administrators Association
Kronenberg named President of the TMPAA
The Target Markets Program Administrators Association has introduced Bill Kronenberg, as its new President. Kronenberg comes to the position of president as Greg Thompson, Chairman and CEO of THOMCO, steps down after completing his two year term.
Kronenberg's early insurance career began with AIG. He joined ECS in 1985, transforming the company from a small insurance underwriting agency into XL Environmental, Inc., the nation's leading provider of integrated environmental risk management solutions. Kronenberg also established ECS International, now known as XL Environmental, Ltd, a London based subsidiary and the first exclusive environmental insurance underwriter to enter the UK. In July 2004 Kronenberg purchased Professional Underwriters Company, a Program Administrator writing Public Entity business, and became its CEO. Recently that company has been sold to the Glatfelter Insurance Group. Kronenberg serves on the board of Max Capital Ltd., a publicly-traded insurance company headquartered in Bermuda. Kronenberg has served on the Association Board of Directors since 2003, and was a keynote speaker at the group's inaugural meeting in 2001.
"To remain a viable element of the insurance industry, the TMPAA and program administrators must continue to enhance and expand carrier relationships, improve our program management skills, and increase the sharing of knowledge in this industry segment", said Kronenberg. "Target Markets is committed to providing numerous modalities of interaction between carriers and program administrators, including the use of technology to expand the ways in which our members network and share information that improves their program business operations. I look forward to growing the Association in the next two years, and having the TMPAA become a greater resource for program specialists".
Program Specialists / MGA's interested in learning more about the TMPAA, can visit the Association website at www.targetmarkets.com, or by calling 888-347-5700.
For additional information, contact Ray Scotto - Executive Director at (877) 347-5700 E-mail address: ray.scotto@targetmkts.com
Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation Appoints John Latham as President of Southeast Region
Richmond, VA, October 20, 2008 - Markel Corporation is pleased to announce that John K. Latham has been named president of the newly formed Southeast Region of Markel Corporation. In addition to his new role, he will continue to head the Office of Business Development.
The Southeast Region is one of five regions in the new structure of Markel's excess and surplus lines operations. Markel's new regional structure is an effort to improve customer service by getting closer to its agents, providing one point of contact, and offering a wider range of insurance products. Plans for the new structure will be fully implemented in early 2009.
As president of the Southeast Region, John will organize the management team that will focus on marketing and underwriting all of Markel's products. The region will serve the wholesale distribution community in nine Southeastern states and Puerto Rico.
John has been with Markel for six years and has held several roles including president of Markel Re and chief information officer. In addition, he created the Office of Business Development for Markel and has headed that department since 2007.
For more information contact: Letha E. Heaton (847) 572-6250 heaton@markelcorp.com; Gail A. Strejc (847) 572-6252 strejc@markelcorp.com
Atlass Insurance Group
Edward W. Crawford, Jr. joins Atlass Insurance Group.
Edward Crawford has recently joined Atlass Insurance Group with over 26 years of insurance experience; specializing in recreational watercraft both power and sail. He also brings with him a wealth of experience in risk management of luxury homes and personal assets.
Edward has been racing sailboats and fishing Florida waters for over 40 years. He has also worked for yacht designer Mark Soverel, building, designing and racing several successful ocean-racing sailboats. He has been an active member of the Palm Beach Sailing Club for 30 years, including terms as board member and director. He is also a member of Palm Beach Kiwanis for over 16 years including a term as president.
Edward will be able to benefit brokers, yacht and luxury homeowners with his expertise in the varied complexities of today's insurance market. Founded in 1981, Atlass Insurance Group, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers comprehensive insurance solutions for commercial and recreational marine, luxury homes and personal assets, aviation, commercial property and more, providing personal service, custom programs and competitive rates.
For more information contact: Atlass Insurance Group, 1300 S.E. 17th Street, Suite 220, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, Tel: 954-525-0582, www.atlassinsurance.com
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