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Barney & Barney Names Reeves Chief Sales Officer

San Diego-based Barney & Barney LLC has named Trindl Reeves chief sales officer. Reeves, who has been a principal with the century old firm since joining in 2006, has been a key component of the firm’s growth and will be …

Barney & Barney Adds New Principals

San Diego-based Barney & Barney LLC has announced it named Michael Bailey and Mark Doscher principals of the firm. Longtime commercial producers in the firm’s San Diego office, both have been key players in the success and growth of the …

Bell-Anderson Agency Names Tanta Shareholder

The board of directors of Kent, Wash.-based Bell-Anderson Agency Inc. has elevated Steven Tanta as the newest shareholder in the agency. Tanta specializes in handling insurance placement and risk management for the construction, real estate and manufacturing sectors. Founded in …

IBA West Installs New Officers, Directors

Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West (IBA West) has installed new officers and directors. Tim Minaka Jr., senior vice president of FIA Insurance Services in Pasadena, Calif., was installed as president. Other officers include: President-Elect Steven Shea of Barney …

Calif. State Fund Appoints Chief Risk Officer, Chief Financial Officer

California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund as announced that Ken Van Laar was selected as the new chief risk officer, and Daniel J. Sevilla Jr., who has served in an interim role since October 2010, has been confirmed as chief financial …

Durham and Bates Agencies Names Hurst President, CEO

Portland, Ore.-based Durham and Bates Agencies Inc. has selected William D. Hurst as CEO and president. Hurst, an internationally known marine insurance broker, and leader of Durham and Bates’ Marine Practice for 25 years, assumed the role previously held by …

Main Street America Appoints Fox as General Counsel

The Main Street America Group has appointed Bruce Fox to serve as the group’s general counsel. Fox has been serving as corporate counsel for the property and casualty group since 2007. He will report to Main Street America chairman, president, …

Scott Joins Lockton Companies in Denver

The Denver office of Lockton Companies LLC, a privately held independent insurance brokerage, has expanded its team of sales executives with the addition of Sara Scott. Scott has a successful track record of developing creative solutions for clients, and she …

Cavignac & Associations Adds Soleno to Employee Benefits Department

San Diego-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm Cavignac & Associates has named Taylor Soleno an employee benefits account administrator. Soleno will provide administrative support to the agency’s Employee Benefits Department managers and service the day-to-day needs of the agency’s …