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People – Southeast

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has announced he plans to seek re-election in 2016. “I remain committed to protecting the people of North Carolina through fair and reasonable insurance regulation, while also promoting a vibrant and competitive business community,” …

People – Midwest

Former U.S. Senator Ben Nelson will step down as chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), when his current term ends on Jan. 31, 2016. He began his tenure at NAIC in January 2013. The two-year …

People – East

Zurich announced that Paul Horgan, previously head of Group Reinsurance, has been appointed CEO of Zurich’s Global Corporate in North America (GCiNA) business. As CEO, Horgan is now accountable for the direction, management and performance of GCiNA, a major business …

People – South Central

The Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers elected Bill Henry as the group’s 2016 chairman. Henry is CEO and chairman of Dallas-based MHBT, a Marsh & McLennan Agency company. Henry succeeds Steve Brockmeyer, president and chief executive officer of Bolton …

People – Southeast

Florida’s Triton Insurance Group, a provider of home, auto, business, motorcycle, umbrella, boat and workers’ compensation insurance, has appointed Cole Millican as its newest agent. Millican has become a top producer with Triton. Triton is a Florida insurance agency franchisor …

People – Midwest

Great American Insurance Group based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has named James (Jim) R. Niehaus senior vice president and chief information officer of its Property and Casualty Group. Niehaus joined the Great American in 2007 as divisional assistant vice president within …

People – South Central

Jeff Presley has joined Houston-based Securance Corporation Agency as vice president of Marketing and Operations for property/casualty. Presley brings more than 35 years of industry experience to his new role where he will be directing P/C marketing, and working with …

People – West

Der Manouel Insurance Group in California has named Jim Wood as director of marketing. Wood will work with the DMIG consultants and service staff in finding the carrier solutions for clients. He will also help to develop industry specific programs …

People – Midwest

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property/casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, hired Jeff Connelly as senior vice president/client executive in EPIC’s Greyling Insurance Brokers division. He is based in the firm’s St. Louis, Mo., office. Connelly will …

People – Southeast

George Rogers has been promoted to senior vice president at GEICO. Rogers’ new responsibilities include oversight for GEICO’s Southeast and Midwest operations in addition to his current duties as vice president of GEICO’s regional operations in Lakeland, Fla. Rogers joined …

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