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Lazarz Joins Swett & Crawford’s Professional Services Practice Group

Swett & Crawford has added Dan Lazarz as a broker in its professional services practice group in Dallas. Lazarz brings more than 10 years of management and professional liability expertise. He began his career as an underwriter in the financial …

Burdine Joins Swett & Crawford as Broker in Dallas

Wholesale insurance broker Swett & Crawford has added Zach Burdine as a broker in its casualty and property practice groups in Dallas, Texas. Burdine brings his extensive background in wholesale and retail insurance to Swett & Crawford. He was most …

Hargrove Tapped to Lead New Dallas Branch for All Risks Ltd.

Independent insurance wholesaler, All Risks Ltd., announced that Glenn Hargrove and several production teams have joined its organization effective July 1, 2013. Hargrove, hired as managing director, has opened an All Risks branch office in Dallas, Texas, with full-service brokerage …

Alliant Insurance Services Promotes Hagemeier to Executive VP

Specialty insurance brokerage firm, Alliant Insurance Services, has promoted senior vice president Todd Hagemeier to executive vice president and managing director of Alliant Healthcare Solutions, the firm’s national healthcare practice. He is based in Dallas. Hagemeier, who joined Alliant in …

Alliant Insurance Services Promotes Hagemeier to Executive VP

Specialty insurance brokerage firm, Alliant Insurance Services, has promoted senior vice president Todd Hagemeier to executive vice president and managing director of Alliant Healthcare Solutions, the firm’s national healthcare practice. He is based in Dallas. Hagemeier, who joined Alliant in …

Sawyer Insurance Agency Merges with Higginbotham in Dallas

Higginbotham announced that Sawyer Insurance Agency has merged with its Dallas office. Sawyer Insurance in Richardson, Texas, has been owned and operated by agent Mike Sawyer since 1975. He and two insurance professionals provide personal and commercial coverage to clients …

Tornadoes Spin Through Texas Towns After Dark, Killing Six

At least six people were killed and 100 injured when tornadoes ripped through north-central Texas after dark and authorities said the death toll could rise as rescuers search through the rubble of destroyed homes. At least three twisters were confirmed …

Lockton Dunning Benefits Adds Allday, Promotes Childress

Dallas-based Lockton Dunning Benefits has expanded its health and welfare benefits consulting team with the hire of Robert Allday as senior vice president. Additionally, Larry Childress has been promoted to senior vice president. Allday has more than 20 years of …

XL Group Opens Facultative Reinsurance Office in Dallas

XL Group plc’s reinsurance operations opened a Dallas, Texas, office led by Dean Wolfe who was recently promoted to manager of XL’s newly created property facultative western region. Wolfe, who has more than 15 years of industry experience including seven …

Bancroft Named Sr. Property Broker at Southwest Risk

ClearView Risk Holdings LLC (CVR), the holding company of Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Risk LP (SWR), announced that Simon Bancroft has joined SWR as a senior property broker. Bancroft started his career in the London market in 1977. In 1980, he …