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Fagan to Replace Koscielny at Florida Peninsula Insurance

The Florida Peninsula Insurance group of companies announced that Joe Fagan will replace Michael Koscielny as vice president of underwriting for Peninsula and its subsidiary, Edison Insurance Co. Fagan has spent 16 years in leadership positions with Travelers Insurance, including …

People Moves: One Call Names Perez CFO

Jacksonville-based One Call, a care management firm for the workers’ compensation industry, announced that it has named Juan Perez chief financial officer. Perez was previously CFO at WellPath, a health care company based in Tennessee. At One Call, he will …

People Moves: Iroquois Adds Gonzalez in Texas; Lucas to Lead Platinum Construction; Distinguished Programs Hires Fulton

Iroquois adds Regional Manager Gonzalez in Texas Jo Gonzalez joins Iroquois as a regional manager for Texas, where she will further expand Iroquois’ presence by partnering with independent insurance agencies and select carriers. Iroquois Texas is part of Allegany, New …

CEOs of Travelers, CNA Elected APCIA Chair, Chair-Elect

Alan Schnitzer, chairman and CEO of The Travelers Companies, has been elected chair of the board of directors of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). Dino E. Robusto, chairman and CEO of CNA Financial Corporation was elected chair-elect at …

People Moves: California Insurance Commissioner Names Members to Statewide Boards

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced several appointments to the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan Advisory Committee, the Curriculum Board and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Governing Committee. These statewide programs are based in Sacramento. Newly appointed members include: …

People Moves: New QBE Marine Hires; Hirschorn Joins Lockton as U.S. Cyber Claims Lead

QBE Appoints New Marine VPs QBE International Markets is increasing its presence in the US marine insurance space and has appointed Sean Dollahon, vice president, US marine manager, and Katie McCord, vice president, senior marine underwriter, to its team. With …

People Moves: Derigiotis Chief Insurance Officer at Embroker

Embroker Names Derigiotis as New Chief Insurance Officer Embroker has named David Derigiotis its new chief insurance officer. Before taking on this new role, Derigiotis served as corporate senior vice president and national professional liability practice group leader for Burns …

People Moves: PEMCO Adds Sipes in Washington; Fernandez Named to Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado Board

PEMCO Mutual Insurance has welcomed Heather Sipes to the Seattle, Washington-based insurer’s marketing communications as a communications manager. Sipes has more than11 years of experience in marketing communications, most recently serving as managing editor for Inspira Literary Solutions. Sipes will …

People Moves: Ryan Specialty Appoints Senior Distribution Roles; VIAA Promotes Morris to Commercial Lines Coach

Ryan Specialty appoints new senior distribution leadership roles within Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers Ryan Specialty, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has announced promotions to key new roles within the underwriting managers specialty. Tom Curran has been appointed chief wholesale distribution officer. …

People Moves: Duffey at RPS, Drumwright at Starke Agency

RPS Elevates Duffey as President of Signature Programs Risk Placement Services, a specialty insurance distributor, announced that Russell Duffey will be president of its program administration division, known as RPS Signature Programs. Duffey, based in Georgia, joined RPS in 2000 …