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The Hilb Group Hires Berardi to Join New England Operations

The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has hired property and casualty insurance specialist, Beth Berardi, and acquired her book of business. The transaction became effective November 21, 2019. Based in Braintree, Mass., Berardi will join the THG New England operations, bringing …

Victor Launches Lloyd’s Syndicate 2288; Frances Named Active Underwriter

Victor Insurance Holdings, managing general underwriter, has received approval from Lloyd’s if London to establish Victor Syndicate 2288 and commence underwriting effective January 1, 2020 with stamp capacity of £57m, supporting a business plan of $100m USD. Victor Syndicate 2288 …

Rickett Joins Worldwide Facilities as VP – Chicago/Atlanta Transportation Team

National wholesale insurance broker, managing general agent and program underwriter, Worldwide Facilities, has added Nicole Rickett to the Chicago/Atlanta Transportation Team as a vice president. Rickett has been in the insurance business for nearly 20 years and brings transportation expertise …

Chubb Names North America Commercial Lines Leadership: Rockwell, Williamson, Wells

Global insurer Chubb announced leadership appointments for North America Commercial Insurance, the company’s $5.8 billion retail commercial property/casualty insurance division that serves middle market and small businesses in the United States and Canada. Ben Rockwell, currently executive vice president and …

Connecticut’s Saxe Doernberger & Vita Hires Clifford to Northeast Office

Saxe Doernberger & Vita P.C. (SDV) has hired Associate Brian J. Clifford to its Northeast office. Clifford has almost a decade of experience in litigation, including insurance coverage, from depositions and discovery through mediations, trials and appeals. He has represented …

Gallagher Names Partington CEO of Canadian Brokerage Operations

Gallagher, the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based insurance broker, has named Dave Partington as CEO of its Canadian retail property/casualty brokerage operations, where he will lead the strategy and culture for continued growth across the country. Partington joined Gallagher in 2012, initially …

Crawford & Co. Appoints Westling as VP, U.S. Catastrophe Operations in Dallas

Claims services provider Crawford & Company has appointed Maureen Westling vice president of U.S. Catastrophe Services Operations. She is based in Dallas. In the newly created role, Westling will be responsible for the strategic and tactical direction, as well as …

Burns & Wilcox Adds Alphabet in Arizona to Personal Insurance Practice Group

Burns & Wilcox has named Pamela Alphabet to its leadership team as regional practice group leader for the Western region, personal insurance. She is based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Alphabet will partner with the company’s offices in California, Arizona and Nevada …

Atlanta-Based Builders Insurance Group Names Smith SVP, CFO, Treasurer

Builders Insurance Group has appointed Ellen G. Smith to the role of senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. The company is headquartered in Atlanta. Smith was serving as director of Financial Planning and Analysis with Builders and in …

J.M. Wilson Promotes Mandwee to Sr. Fleet Underwriter

J.M. Wilson has promoted Adam Mandwee to senior fleet underwriter in its Portage, Michigan, office. Mandwee is responsible for evaluating transportation fleet submissions (11-plus units); quoting new and renewal transportation fleet business, binding and servicing new and existing policies, and …