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People Moves: Stephens Insurance Adds Bettina to Houston Team as P&C SVP

Stephens Insurance Adds Bettina to Houston Team as P&C SVP Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., has hired Chris Bettina as a senior vice president within the property and casualty practice. Bettina brings nearly 15 years of experience …

People Moves: Everest Appoints Maritzen Global CUO; Swearengin to Lead One80 National Casualty Practice; Haggerty Head of QBE NA Commercial Programs

Everest Insurance Appoints Maritzen Global Chief Underwriting Officer Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, Ltd., has named Mark Maritzen as global chief underwriting officer. Maritzen is based in New York. Maritzen will oversee all aspects of global …

People Moves: PCF Insurance in Utah Names Steele SVP, Legal and Compliance

PCF Insurance Services, based in Lehi, Utah, named Rocky Steele senior vice president of legal and compliance. Steele oversees PCF Insurance’s legal and compliance function. He has also served as co-founder and chairman of the board at Ascend Education and …

Markets/Coverages: W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Specialty Excess

W. R. Berkley Corporation said it has formed Berkley Specialty Excess to offer excess liability coverages in specialized markets, with an initial focus on the environmental and energy industries. John Termini has been named president of the new business, effective …

People Moves: Conning Announces New Head of North America, Other Key Promotions

Conning Announces New Head of North America and Other Key Promotions Conning has named Matt Daly, head of the corporate and municipal bond teams, as the new head of Conning North America, effective September 30. Daly has over 25 years …

People Moves: Island Insurance in Hawaii Names Hokama Vice President

Island Insurance named Reid Hokama vice president, personal lines and marketing. Reid has nearly three decades of financial experience and most recently was vice president and investment strategy manager in Central Pacific Bank’s Wealth Management Group. Other previous positions include …

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: The Hartford Promotes Within Group Benefits, Small Commercial, Personal Sales

The Hartford announced new leadership appointments in sales and distribution across multiple lines of business in support of the company’s growth and innovation plans. Hayes Henderson has been promoted to head of sales and relationship management for group benefits, succeeding …

People Moves: Jeter to Lead NFP Aviation Specialty Practice

NFP Hires Jeter to Lead Aviation Specialty Practice Insurance broker NFP has hired Josh Jeter as a senior vice president and aviation specialty practice leader in the company’s aviation industry group. Jeter comes to NFP from Gallagher, where he served …

People Moves: Aihara & Associates in California Names Kinoshita EVP

Aihara & Associates Insurance Services named Mike Kinoshita executive vice president. Kinoshita is a third-generation insurance agent and current senior client advisor at The J. Morey Company, an Ori-gen Family Company. Kinoshita’s appointment will succeed agency principal Douglas Aihara. Aihara …