People Moves: Western Reserve to Promote Brunn to President; Hilb Group Names Hartzler as Platform Leader for Midwest

Western Reserve Group to Promote Greg A. Brunn to President and CEO

Western Reserve Group announced the promotion of Greg A. Brunn to President and CEO effective January 1, 2023, upon the retirement of current President and CEO, Kevin W. Day. In addition, Greg has been elected to the Board of Directors effective immediately.

Brunn began his career with WRG in 1997 as the marketing manager. He was promoted to vice president and a member of the operating committee in 2011. In 2018, he added the additional responsibility of business operations and was named vice president insurance operations/chief operating officer, then was appointed to executive vice president/COO effective January 1, 2021, where he will remain through the end of the year.

Western Reserve, founded in 1906 and based in Wooster, Ohio, partners with more than 400 independent agencies to distribute quality property and casualty insurance products throughout Ohio and Indiana.

The Hilb Group Names Ryan Hartzler as Platform Leader for Midwest region

The Hilb Group announced that Ryan Hartzler has been named Midwest Platform leader, building on the company’s commitment to a strong regional leadership structure to support ongoing expansion.

In this new role, Hartzler will be responsible for the growth and development of Hilb Group agencies in Indiana, Michigan, and additional Midwest states as the company expands its presence and brand throughout the region. He will report to Hilb Group’s chief operating officer, Jason Angus.

Hartzler joined the Hilb Group in 2016 as part of the company’s acquisition of Patriot Insurance.

The Hilb Group is a property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

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