midwest News

People Moves: Dutcher Joins RMIC as Marketing Representative for Indiana and Michigan

Rockford Mutual Insurance Company (RMIC), headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, appointed Levi Dutcher as marketing representative for the states of Indiana and Michigan. Dutcher, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, most recently served as senior field territory manager with Farmers Insurance, where …

People Moves: Ryan Specialty Appoints Kelleher President of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers

Ryan Specialty, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Chris Kelleher president of SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers effective June 30. The hotel and resort industry-focused managing general underwriter is a part of the Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers division of Ryan Specialty. This new …

People Moves: Inszone Names Strong, Cook Midwestern Leadership

Inszone Insurance Services, headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, made a series of leadership promotions in its Midwestern region. Jared Strong is now vice president of Illinois. Strong has been with Inszone for five years, previously serving as a producer. Brian …

People Moves: URA Adds Fifth Third Bank Executive and Financial Planner to Leadership Team; AXA XL Names Hermann Head of Property for Central Zone

Unison Risk Advisors Adds Fifth Third Bank Executive and Financial Planner to Leadership Team Unison Risk Advisors (URA), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, hired Joe DiRocco, formerly an executive with Fifth Third Bank, as its new chief financial officer. Brett Tomoff …

People Moves: JM Wilson Promotes Staruch, Dodd and Ladik and Re-Hires Snyder-Knutson; Huntington Hires Weaver as Senior Director of P&C

JM Wilson Promotes Staruch, Dodd and Ladik and Re-Hires Snyder-Knutson JM Wilson, headquartered in Portage, Michigan, Natalie Staruch was promoted to executive property & casualty (P&C) underwriter. She underwrites new and renewal commercial risks, working with carrier underwriters and independent …

People Moves: Sweeney Appointed Chief Credit Officer at Concert Group

Concert Group, headquartered in Chicago, appointed Thomas G. Sweeney as chief credit officer. Sweeney oversees all aspects of credit risk for Concert Group, including its admitted carrier, Concert Insurance Company, its non-admitted carrier, Concert Specialty Insurance Company, and its risk …

People Moves: Alera Group Appoints Bashford as Managing Director of Midwest Region

Alera Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, appointed Talicia Bashford as managing director of the Midwest region. Bashford will lead the growth of Alera Group’s capabilities and market share across the Midwest. She will focus on collaboration across offices, regions and …

People Moves: NFP Names Nathan as SVP, Sales

NFP, an Aon company and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker based in New York City, hired Priya Nathan as senior vice president, sales, in its central region. Nathan is based in Austin, Texas. Nathan has over 25 years of …

People Moves: Robertson Ryan Names Long CFO

Jami Long joined Robertson Ryan Insurance, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Long will oversee all financial functions at Robertson Ryan, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, and human resources. Long most recently served as …

People Moves: Encova Insurance Appoints Two Commercial Lines Leaders

Encova Insurance, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Dawn Colavecchi as commercial lines regional vice president, and Todd Becker as vice president, commercial underwriting office, workers’ compensation. Colavecchi will lead large accounts in the carrier’s large Midwest region, which now includes …