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People Moves: HOMELINK appoints Unsen as SVP of Systems; MJ Insurance Names Crick SVP of People + Culture

HOMELINK appoints Unsen as SVP of Systems HOMELINK, headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, appointed John Unsen as senior vice president of systems. Most recently, Unsen served as vice president of systems for VGM Insurance and previously as director of operations at …

People Moves: Allied Solutions Promotes Bugalski to EVP; H.W. Kaufman Group Elects Randazzo to Board of Directors

Allied Solutions Promotes Bugalski to Executive Vice President Allied Solutions has promoted Mark Bugalski to executive vice president (EVP) and chief growth officer. Bugalski most recently served as senior vice president and chief growth officer. Bugalski has more than 30 …

People Moves: Atain Hires Trimble as Chief Underwriting Officer

Atain Hires Trimble as Chief Underwriting Officer Atain Insurance Companies has hired Linc Trimble as its chief underwriting officer. Trimble worked as a consultant with Atain leadership since February and started his new role on June 1. Attain is headquartered …

People Moves: VIAA Names Von Ruden Personal Foundation Coach; Holmes Murphy Names Tanny Property Casualty VP

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Von Ruden as Personal Foundation Coach Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, recently hired Trish Von Ruden as personal foundation coach. Von Ruden will coach new and existing team members on …

People Moves: VIAA Promotes, Hires Team Members

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes, Hires Team Members Valley Insurance Agency Alliance recently promoted Amy Russell to lead pod marketer and hired Michael Welch as commercial marketer. Russell, who previously served as marketing specialist and account manager, has over 30 …

People Moves: Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Jaboor to IT Associate

Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Jaboor Powers Insurance & Risk Management has promoted Drew Jaboor to IT associate. Jaboor will assist with onboarding new employees, perform ongoing system training for all employees, and maintain the organization’s technology systems. Jaboor …

People Moves: Celina Insurance Group Promotes Harlamert and Montgomery

Celina Insurance Group Promotes Harlamert and Montgomery Celina Insurance Group, headquartered in Celina, Ohio, recently promoted Trisha Harlamert to vice president of underwriting and Scott Montgomery to vice president of distribution. Harlamert has been with Celina for 27 years. She …

People Moves: AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Bilyeu as Business Development Specialist

AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Bilyeu as Business Development Specialist AAdvantage Insurance Group recently hired Zac Bilyeu as a business development specialist. Bilyeu will focus on commercial sales, recruiting, and training, as well as generating prospects, developing new relationships and handling …

People Moves: Ryan Specialty Names Davies CEO and Smith President of PERse’s North American Operations

Ryan Specialty Appoints Davies as CEO and Smith as President of PERse’s North American Operations Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. has made leadership appointments to its Power.Energy.Risk’s (PERse) North American operations, the Chicago, Illinois-based company’s renewable energy managing general underwriter (MGU). …

People Moves: VIAA Promotes Kaatman to Director of Enterprise Development

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Names Kaatman Director of Enterprise Development Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA) has promoted Bill Kaatman to director of enterprise development. Kaatman will also serve on the company’s development team. VIAA is headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. Kaatman …