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Grange Insurance Names Jeremiah Johnson VP, Commercial Lines Sales & Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Jeremiah Johnson has been named the company’s Vice President, Commercial Lines Sales & Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations, effective Mar.

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  • Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that Jeremiah Johnson has been named the company’s Vice President, Commercial Lines Sales & Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations, effective Mar.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240308657998/en/
    Johnson is Vice President, Commercial Lines Sales & Sales and Marketing Strategy and Operations at Grange Insurance.
  • He began his career with Grange as a District Sales Manager responsible for leading personal and commercial lines sales for key growth states.
  • Prior to joining Grange, he held sales leadership roles with Church Mutual Insurance Company and was a commercial lines producer in Illinois.

The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research Launches NEW Online Directory for Designation Holders

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, a premier provider of insurance and risk management education, has unveiled its new Online Designee Directory.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, a premier provider of insurance and risk management education, has unveiled its new Online Designee Directory.
  • This online Designee Directory facilitates easy verification of a participant's designation credentials, while at the same time enhancing trust and greater recognition within the industry.
  • To opt-in for the Directory a designee simply needs to pay their annual membership dues and then navigate to their National Alliance Profile at www.scic.com/signin and click "Opt-In."
  • The directory, featured on The National Alliance website, maintains a user-friendly interface where individuals can search using different criteria: specific city, state, zip code, or even a person's email address.

Hotchkiss Insurance Announces Gary D. Lindsey's Promotion to Vice President of Sales

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotchkiss Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Texas, is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Gary D. Lindsey to the position of Vice President of Sales.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotchkiss Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Texas, is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Gary D. Lindsey to the position of Vice President of Sales.
  • Gary D. Lindsey, CIC, CRM, has been an integral part of Hotchkiss Insurance, serving as a partner and demonstrating exceptional leadership since joining the firm as a commercial insurance specialist.
  • According to Mike Hotchkiss, CEO of Hotchkiss Insurance: "Gary Lindsey's impact on our organization has been remarkable.
  • His promotion to Vice President of Sales is a reflection of his ongoing commitment to excellence and his significant contributions to the agency.

Gene J. Simpson Named President of Republic Indemnity®

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Gene J. Simpson as President of its California-based workers’ compensation subsidiary, Republic Indemnity, effective immediately.

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  • Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Gene J. Simpson as President of its California-based workers’ compensation subsidiary, Republic Indemnity, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109640715/en/
    Mr. Simpson joins the company from a workers’ compensation insurance carrier in California, where he served as Vice President, Underwriting and Distribution.
  • Prior to this leadership role, he was the Vice President, Workers’ Compensation Product Management at the parent company of a Seattle-based workers’ compensation insurer.
  • “Gene comes to us with a strong underwriting background and a vast network of solid agency relationships that will undoubtedly benefit Republic,” said Jason Cohen, Senior Vice President of Great American’s Property & Casualty Group.

Newfront's Expansion in Austin Highlights Ongoing Growth and Expertise

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Newfront , the tech-driven insurance brokerage firm based in San Francisco, has expanded its footprint with strategic additions in Austin, Texas.

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  • Newfront , the tech-driven insurance brokerage firm based in San Francisco, has expanded its footprint with strategic additions in Austin, Texas.
  • Todd Burns joins as Senior Vice President and Austin Market Leader, and Lee Sheppard joins as Associate Vice President, further cementing Newfront’s presence throughout Texas.
  • Regional Managing Director for the South, Matt Summers, who also leads Newfront’s construction group, joined in February to focus on growth in the Lone Star state.
  • “Todd and Lee bring exceptional value to our team and to Austin, which is one of the fastest developing areas in the country,” said Summers.

Alliant Insurance Services’ Courtney Ramirez Named Women to Watch Honoree by Business Insurance

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Courtney Ramirez of Alliant Insurance Services was selected by Business Insurance as a 2023 Women to Watch honoree.

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  • Courtney Ramirez of Alliant Insurance Services was selected by Business Insurance as a 2023 Women to Watch honoree.
  • The annual awards program recognizes women leaders doing outstanding work in risk management and commercial insurance.
  • Ramirez is Senior Vice President, Alliant Public Entity, and was selected based on her outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to the advancement of women at Alliant and within the insurance brokerage profession.
  • Ramirez has earned the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Insurance Services Representative (CISR) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designations.

Ascot Appoints Industry Veteran Pat Stoik to Head of Marine

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot Group today announced Pat Stoik will join the company as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, Ascot U.S., effective October 24.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascot Group today announced Pat Stoik will join the company as Executive Vice President, Head of Marine, Ascot U.S., effective October 24.
  • He will be based in New York and will report directly to Matt Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Ascot U.S.
    An experienced executive in the Marine industry, Pat brings more than 35 years of senior management, underwriting, and broker experience to Ascot.
  • Pat has also spent time at major P&C insurance companies including Great American Insurance Group, where he oversaw four underwriting divisions – including Ocean and Inland Marine, in the United States and Europe.
  • "Pat is a seasoned leader in the industry, and his deep knowledge in the Marine space will support our continued success and growth in the critically important U.S. Marine market."

Robert Cowan Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Louisiana

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Robert Cowan has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • Robert Cowan has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, and working with clients across the Southeast and Southwest regions, Cowan will focus on designing, implementing and managing insurance and risk management solutions for a diverse and growing client base.
  • Cowan joins Alliant with more than 20 years of management, financial services and insurance experience.
  • He is a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) with the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

John Caro Joins Alliant Insurance Services, Will Drive Nationwide P&C Growth

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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John Caro has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.

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  • John Caro has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Alliant Americas division.
  • Based in Lafayette, La., Caro will maintain a national focus in helping clients to improve their risk management and loss control practices.
  • Caro has more than 30 years’ executive experience in the insurance, banking and biotechnology industries.
  • Caro holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified School Risk Manager (CSRM) designations.

Risk Strategies Appoints Nick Licursi as Private Client Services Leader, New York Region

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Nick Licursi has been appointed as Private Client Services Leader, New York Region.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that Nick Licursi has been appointed as Private Client Services Leader, New York Region.
  • Licursi will be responsible for the Private Client Services business in the New York metro area, scaling the practice’s client-centric focus in the region, driving growth-focused initiatives, attracting and retaining top talent as well as enhancing the overall client experience.
  • He received the prestigious Emerging Leader Award in 2017 from the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA), an advocacy group for the high-net-worth insurance industry.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to now lead the entire region’s private client services team and continue strengthening the foundation for Risk Strategies clients.”
    To learn more about Risk Strategies, please visit www.riskstrategies.com .