People Moves: J.M. Wilson Promotes Pair; Society Adds 3 to Leadership Team

J.M. Wilson Promotes Two Property & Casualty Underwriters in Portage, Michigan Office

J.M. Wilson promoted Kristin Bolhuis to senior P&C underwriter – contractor specialist. She is responsible for underwriting new and renewal risks, serving independent insurance agents in Michigan, and building relationships with company underwriters. With an increased level of product knowledge, she is a leader and resource to other underwriters in her department. Kristin joined JM Wilson in 2015 as a P&C underwriter. Prior to joining JM Wilson, Kristin worked as a P&C service representative for six years, and a life and health manager for 10 years.

J.M. Wilson promoted Alyssa Mayhew to P&C underwriter. She is responsible for underwriting new and renewal risks and serving independent insurance agents in Michigan. Alyssa joined JM Wilson in 2021 as an assistant P&C underwriter. rior to joining JM Wilson, she worked at Allstate as a licensed sales producer for over seven years, giving her experience on the retail side of the industry.

Society Insurance Adds Doug Nation, Dennis Saldana and Patrick Shine to Executive Team

Society Insurance welcomes Doug Nation, vice president – actuary, Dennis Saldana, vice president – commercial underwriting and Patrick Shine, vice president – general counsel and corporate secretary, to its executive team.

In his role as vice president – actuary, Nation works closely with Society’s teams to complete reserve estimates, rate indications, predictive analytics, management reporting and special projects to balance profitability and growth. He was previously the actuarial manager for National Interstate, where he worked on developing reserve estimates, internal performance monitoring and pricing and structure development for large accounts.

As vice president – commercial underwriting, Saldana oversees all underwriting operations including underwriting, risk control, rating, policy services, premium audit and automation. He joined Society in 2003 and gained diverse experience in underwriting, agency management, product development, training, compliance, data initiatives and state expansion. Saldana previously served as director of underwriting, leading business transformation efforts via automated workflow development, straight-through processing, product redesign and employee development.

Shine is vice president – general counsel and corporate secretary, a new position at Society. He leads the legal and compliance teams and provides these services to all functional areas of the company. Shine has more than 30 years of experience as outside counsel representing insurance companies in complex insurance and regulatory matters as well as internal roles as general counsel and compliance officer.

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