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People Moves: Lockton Names Roberts COO of Midwest Operations; Alliant Hires Healey

Lockton Names Brian Roberts COO of Midwest operations Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage, has named Brian Roberts chief operating officer of its Midwest operations. As COO, Roberts will be responsible for operations and business development for Lockton’s regional hub, …

McGriff Names Two to National Positions

Charlotte-based Insurance broker McGriff, a subsidiary of Truist Holdings, announced the promotion of two long-time officers. Crystal Sanderson, now senior vice president and director of McGriff’s sales center, will become practice leader for national personal lines and small business, the …

Habart Named Director of Tennessee’s Surging Captive Section

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has promoted the Captive Insurance Section’s acting manager to be director of the section. Jonathan Habart has been acting director since Aug. 3 and was assistant director for 10 months prior to that, …

People Moves: Barner, Johnson to Builders

Builders Insurance Group, an Atlanta-based provider of workers’ compensation, liability and property insurance for businesses, has announced two new executives. Antonio Barner was named chief operating officer and senior vice president of strategy. Brent Johnson is the new vice president …

People Moves: Markel, Security First, Epic, Somers

Girard to Head Markel’s Southeast Region Markel Corp. has named Steve Girard regional president for the Southeast for Markel Specialty, the company announced. Girard replaces Nick Abraham, who left Markel for another opportunity, according to a news release. Prior to …

People Moves: MIAA Adds Zabka; JM Wilson Promotes Aranda

Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance hires Denise Zabka as agency development field specialist Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance (MIAA) Denise Zabka has recently joined the organization as agency development field specialist. In this role, Zabka will be directly responsible for agency development …

People Moves: J.M. Wilson Adds Hotrum; Omaha National Names Four to Board of Directors

J.M. Wilson hires Hotrum as assistant brokerage underwriter J.M. Wilson has hired Amy Hotrum as assistant brokerage underwriter in their Portage, Michigan office. Hotrum is responsible for assisting underwriters with a wide variety of new and renewal brokerage risks, as …

People Moves: Sayata, Willis Towers Name New SE Directors

The insurtech Sayata, which provides software for the quote-bind-issue process for brokers and carriers, announced Lisa Sanders will serve as business development manager for the company’s Southeastern U.S. territory. Sanders, based in Atlanta, was previously a senior vice president at …

People Moves:White Joins Holmes Murphy; GCG Financial Hires Sobelman

Jeffrey Austin White joins Holmes Murphy Jeffrey Austin White has joined Holmes Murphy as its Chief Analytics Officer (CAO), bringing his nearly three decades of expertise focused on strategic investments in talent and technology to the national insurance brokerage. In …

People Moves: Herman Named Alabama’s Insurance Fraud Bureau Director

A veteran police officer and fire investigator has been named director of the state’s Insurance Fraud Bureau and assistant state fire marshal. Bill Herman began his career at the Montgomery County Police Department, then became a deputy state fire marshal, …