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People Moves: Kelly, Cochrane and Gagne Join King Insurance; Alliant Adds Wimsatt

Florida-based King Insurance Partners hired new team members at its Manchester, New Hampshire location. Kathy Kelley, commercial lines manager, has been in the insurance industry for over 25 years in the Manchester area, previously serving as partner at Richard E …

People Moves: Ames & Gough Adds Risk Strategies’ McGrath and Markel’s Stanchina

Virginia-based specialty insurance broker Ames & Gough has appointed Kevin McGrath as a client executive and vice president focusing on design firm clients. Based in Boston, McGrath began his career in insurance in 2014, serving as claims manager with Beazley …

People Moves: Strub, Bell Join Alliant Employee Benefits Team

Holden Strub has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as a producer within its employee benefits group. Strub is based out of Alliant’s east region. Before joining Alliant, Strub was a brand account manager for Corestream and an …

People Moves: RT Specialty Promotes 6 in New Jersey Environmental/Construction Team

RT Specialty, headquartered in Chicago, made several promotions in its Hamilton, New Jersey office, part of the RT Specialty Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Daniel Wilhelm was promoted to account executive. He joined the company in 2018 as …

People Moves: Alliant Adds Rison; Lawley Grows Sales Team

Alliant Private Client Names Rison SVP Julie Rison has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president, Alliant Private Client. Based in Virginia, Rison will identify and pursue opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic region. She has over …

People Moves: Torres Joins XPT Specialty; Brown & Riding Adds Visconti

XPT Specialty appointed Suzette Torres as vice president of personal lines. She will help expand the company’s offerings for retail agencies selling specialty products like personal lines property, umbrellas, and other specific coverage needs. With a career spanning more than …

People Moves: World Insurance Adds Bond; Ratcliffe Joins Alliant

World Insurance Associates, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, hired Ken Bond as chief corporate development officer. Bond oversees corporate development for retail insurance, retirement plan and wealth management services and wholesale insurance. Bond is based out of Iselin. Bond’s career …

People Moves: JM Wilson Hires Kemp; Vermont Mutual Promotes Gilbert

JM Wilson Hires Kemp as Transportation Renewal Underwriter JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, hired Corey Kemp as transportation renewal underwriter. Kemp is responsible for underwriting renewal commercial transportation accounts, corresponding with carrier underwriters and maintaining relationships with independent agents …

People Moves: Folk Joins Alliant; Law Firm Clyde & Co. Adds Maroney

Timothy Folk has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as executive vice president, Alliant Specialty, in the firm’s agribusiness industry vertical. Folk focuses on food and beverage manufacturers and distributors and maintains a healthcare focus on aging services …

People Moves: McDonnell Succeeds Bridge as President of Vermont Mutual

The Vermont Mutual board of directors named Mark J. McDonnell president of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. McDonnell is the 18th president, succeeding former president and current CEO Daniel C. Bridge, who will retire at the end of 2024. McDonnell joined …