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Florida-Based AssuredPartners to Transition Leadership Team Jan. 1, Names Riley CEO

The board of directors of AssuredPartners has appointed Thomas E. Riley as chief executive officer. Jim Henderson, the current CEO, will assume the role of executive chairman. The transition will be effective January 1, 2021, at which time, Henderson, Riley …

Appalachian Underwriters Makes 3 Promotions in Tennessee

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has promoted three in-house Marketing team members Marketing representatives in its Oak Ridge, Tenn. Headquarters. The three members will service agents in their specific territories. The promotions include: Dakota Stiles, who will service the Delta area, …

Florida’s Citizens Board of Governors: Beruff In, State Rep Diaz Out

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-run insurer of last resort, announced two recent changes to its board of governors. Joining the board in August was Carlos Beruff, a Manatee County businessman. Beruff was appointed by Senate President Bill Galvano, …

Former Florida Rep Diaz Appointed to Citizens Board of Governors

Former Florida State Representative Jose Felix Diaz Florida has been appointed to the Citizens Board of Governors for a three-year term beginning August 1. Diaz was appointed by House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami. Diaz currently serves as executive vice president …

Willis’ Podmore to Head AF Specialty Captive Operations in North Carolina

AF Group has named Ian Podmore as director of Captive Operations at AF Specialty. Podmore will focus on business growth and profitability for new markets and business opportunity development through the use of insurance captives. He will be based in …

Howard to Serve as President of Southeastern Carrier Lighthouse

Lighthouse Property Insurance Corp. has hired David Howard as president, pending regulatory approvals. Howard will serve as president for Lighthouse and Lighthouse Excalibur Insurance Co., a wholly owned subsidiary. The news follows Lighthouse’s announcement that it will acquire sister company, …

Ex-FEMA Spokeswoman Dennis Tapped as TDCI Assistant Director of Communications

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has appointed Abbey Dennis as assistant director of Communications & External Affairs. Dennis most recently served as the deputy press secretary to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Washington, D.C.. Additionally, …

Corbett, Stalvey Appointed to New Roles to Further Grow Tennessee Captive Market

Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Hodgen Mainda has named two longtime Tennessee captive insurance experts to new roles in the department. Michael Corbett has been named to the newly created director of Business Development position for TDCI’s …

Topa Insurance Chief Donahue Resigns; Day Assumes Interim Role

Topa Insurance Group President and CEO John Donahue has announced his resignation from Topa Insurance Group at the end of this year. Donahue relocated to Southern California nearly six years ago for the leading role, and his decision to resign …

XS Brokers Makes 4 Hires to Atlanta Office; Johnson Named VP

XS Brokers (XSB), an independent insurance underwriting and wholesale brokerage group, is continuing its expansion in the Southeast region with the hiring of Brent Johnson as VP and Carrie Sheen as AVP, CIC. XSB has also hired Patrick Siwick as …