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Willis of Georgia CEO Morgan Joins Integro as Atlanta Operations Leader

Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro has hired Brian Morgan as Atlanta operations leader.

Nicolopoulos Named to Lead N.H. Association of Insurance Agents

The New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents (NHAIA) announced Christopher Nicolopoulos has been named president and chief executive officer of the organization effective Dec. 1. Nicolopoulos succeeds Bob Nash, who announced his retirement in October.

AHT Insurance in Virginia Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

Armfield Harrison & Thomas Inc. (AHT Insurance) in Leesburg, Virginia, announced that President and CEO Alexander Green is retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2015.

Massachusetts Commissioner Murphy to Step Down, Join Coverys as COO

Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Joseph Murphy will step down from his post and join Boston-based medical professional liability insurer Coverys as its new chief operating officer, Coverys announced Monday.

Connecticut Commissioner Leonardi to Step Down, Join New York Investment Firm

Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas B. Leonardi will step down from his post on Dec. 11, 2014, to join a New York-based global investment banking advisory firm, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s office announced Wednesday.

Hub International Hires Farley as East Region Cyber Risk Practice Leader

Chicago-based global insurance broker Hub International Limited has hired John Farley as vice president and Cyber Risk Practice leader for East region operations.

CNA Hires DeVinney as Commercial Underwriting Officer in New York

CNA Financial Corporation hired David DeVinney as commercial underwriting officer for its branch offices in Long Island and Westchester, New York, and Hartford, Connecticut.

Lockton Hires Amato as Health Risk Solutions Director in D.C.

Privately-held insurance broker Lockton hired Karen Amato as director of Health Risk Solutions for the firm’s Washington, D.C., employee benefits operation.

Prime Risk Partners Hires McKenna as Senior VP in New York

Prime Risk Partners, a recently established national insurance distribution firm in Atlanta, hired Matthew McKenna as senior vice president. He is based in Buffalo, New York. McKenna previously served as senior vice president, director at First Niagara Risk Management (FNRM) …

New York’s Utica Mutual Names Creedon to Be Next CEO

Utica Mutual Insurance Company in New Hartford, New York, announced that at a meeting of the board of directors on Nov. 6, the board approved the nomination of Richard Creedon as the next chief executive officer.