People Moves: CMR in California Creates New Executive Team; IC International Names Shigemura Executive VP

CMR Risk and Insurance Services Inc. of San Diego, Calif., announced the creation of a new executive leadership team.

The team was put together by the board of directors to help CMR make more timely decisions, operate in a more efficient structure, and provide better clarity to roles and responsibilities, while focusing on the daily operations and strategic goals of CMR.

The members of the Executive Leadership Team and their respective titles are:

• Travis Pearson – CEO. Pearson is the founding principal and current president of CMR. He has more than 25 years of industry experience.
• Erik Wenstone – chief operating officer. Wenstone joined CMR is 2007 as a principal and vice president. He has 20-plus years of industry experience.
• Bill Brennan – chief revenue officer. Brennan joined CMR is 2020, and has more than 20 years of industry experience as a principal, broker and manager.

The executive leadership team will report to the board of directors, which is made up of CMR principals.

CMR began operations in 2004 and offers a variety of services in areas including construction, employee benefits, workers’ compensation and surety.

IC International promoted Darren Shigemura to executive vice president.

Shigemura oversees the contract binding and policy services units and assists in the overall management of the company’s operations in this new role.

Shigemura joined IC International in 2014. He previously served as vice president, executive underwriter and broker. He has over 15 years of experience in the finance and insurance industries.

IC International, wholly owned by Island Insurance, offers property/casualty, professional liability and specialty insurance programs for unique insurance risks.

Topics California