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Monfre Joins Wisconsin’s Integrity Insurance as Business Development Manager

Integrity Insurance, a property/casualty insurance carrier headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, has added Becky Monfre as business development manager. In this new position for Integrity, Monfre is responsible driving growth and visibility, in addition to managing a territory in Wisconsin. Monfre …

Aon’s New Ventures Group Focuses on Intellectual Property with Cochrane Named COO

Aon’s New Ventures Group (NVG), which was formed in October 2018 to accelerate Aon’s investment in innovative new solutions, is focusing its first efforts on intellectual property in order to help clients manage their intangible assets. NVG is formally sponsoring …

Topa in California Names Griffard Director of Financial Planning And Analysis

Topa Insurance Co. in Calabasas, Calif., has named Geoffrey Griffard director of financial planning and analysis. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial planning, including serving as a manager of financial planning and analysis at Mercury Insurance. …

Massachusetts’ Sullivan Insurance Group Hires Weber as Principal

Sullivan Insurance Group has hired Thomas Weber as a principal. Weber has worked in the insurance industry for more than 24 years and is responsible for the management of client insurance, risk management programs and new business development in his …

Pioneer Underwriters Names Former XL Catlin Executive Greggains as Its U.S. CEO

Pioneer Underwriters, the underwriting group within Minova Insurance Holdings, announced it has appointed Nick Greggains as CEO of Pioneer’s U.S. operation, effective March 25. Greggains succeeds current U.S. CEO Gene Hinman, who will become president of Pioneer US until his …

Lexington’s Grippo Joins Sompo Pro to Lead U.S. Architects & Engineers Practice

Bermuda-based specialty insurer Sompo International Holdings Ltd. reported that Steven E. Grippo has joined Sompo Pro as senior vice president where he will lead the unit’s U.S. Architects & Engineers practice. Grippo brings to Sompo nearly 30 years of experience …

ISU Insurance Agency in California Names Martinez Vice President

ISU Insurance Agency Network has named Jorge Martinez vice president of carrier relations. Martinez will report to Dan McCarthy, ISU’s chief operating officer. He has 10 years of experience in the industry, including holding positions at Prospect General. ISU Insurance …

Kronland Promoted to Director, Insurance Lending at Oak Street Funding

Brad Kronland has been promoted to director of Insurance Lending at Indianapolis-based Oak Street Funding, a First Financial Bank company. Kronland has worked in the banking and the financial services industries since 1995 and has been with Oak Street since …

Insurance Office of America Hires 3 in Florida

Insurance Office of America (IOA) has added three new staff members to its offices in Florida. Michelle Newton joined the company’s office in Tampa. With nearly 20 years’ experience, Newton specializes in working with condominium associations, and has extensive knowledge …

Glenn Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Dallas

Adam Glenn has joined Alliant Insurance Services in Dallas as vice president. A property/casualty insurance specialist, Glenn will provide a full range of diversified insurance products and services to clients across the Southwest as Alliant continues to expand its footprint …