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Markets/Coverages: Liberty Mutual Launches New Management Liability Package

Liberty Mutual recently announced ProShield, a packaged solution providing private companies and non-profits streamlined access to directors & officers, employment practices liability, fiduciary, and crime coverages Brent Tan has been appointed to manage the product line as senior director, financial …

People Moves: Atain Names Dassow VP, Head of Primary Liability; WSIA Names New Secretary and Director Following Maner’s Retirement

Atain Names Dassow VP, Head of Primary Liability Atain Insurance Companies, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., hired Tom Dassow as vice president and head of primary liability, leading Atain’s newly formed general liability brokerage unit. Most recently, Dassow led CM …

People Moves: Zurich N.A. Names Chai CRO; World Insurance Associates Names Peterson Chief Growth Officer

Zurich North America names Chai Chief Risk Officer Zurich North America appointed Ann Chai as chief risk officer. She is based in Zurich North America’s Schaumburg, Ill., headquarters. Chai, who previously served as head of finance for U.S. Middle Market …

People Moves: Zimmer Named CEO of Alliant Insurance Services in California

Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., appointed Greg Zimmer as chief executive officer. Zimmer joined Alliant in 1998 as chief financial officer and was named president in 2007. He assumes the role of Alliant leader Tom Corbett, who will …

People Moves: VIAA Promotes Kaatman to Director of Growth; Krieger Joins Alliant in Iowa

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Kaatman to Director of Growth Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., promoted Bill Kaatman to director of growth. Kaatman brings 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, previously serving as …

People Moves: Nunnally Joins Alliant in Boston; Hilb Names Harm to Carrier Relations; Arthur Hall Promotes Marshall

Chris Nunnally joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Nunnally is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Before working with Alliant, Nunnally was area vice president within the Boston office of insurance broker Gallagher and prior …

People Moves: Zimmer to Take Alliant CEO Reins From Corbett; WTW Names Forms Client Growth Team; Xceedance Hires Flynn for Personal Lines

Alliant Insurance Services named Greg Zimmer chief executive officer, taking over for Tom Corbett, who has served as CEO for more than 30 years. The new leadership roles will take effect April 1, 2024. Zimmer joined Alliant in 1998 as …

People Moves: Skyward Specialty Forms Media Liability Team

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, made two new hires as it expands into the media liability market, focusing on multimedia, film and ad agencies. Regina Williams joins Skyward Specialty as vice president, media liability. Based in …

People Moves: Guy Carpenter Names Wolfe Chief Commercial Officer, N. A.; Verisk Forms Claims Advisory Board; Chamberlain to Lead DUAL Specialty Healthcare

Guy Carpenter appointed Keith Wolfe to the newly created role of chief commercial officer, North America, effective immediately. Wolfe joins Guy Carpenter after 27 years with Swiss Re and its predecessor companies, where he held several leadership positions, most recently …

Easland Appointed as Wisconsin Deputy Commissioner

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) announced the appointment of Rebecca Easland to serve as Deputy Commissioner. Deputy Commissioner Easland most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor with the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). During her …