South Central News

People Moves: Texas Mutual Names Ward President and CEO

Texas Mutual Names Ward President and CEO Texas Mutual Insurance Company—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—has named longtime employee and Chief Operating Officer Jeanette Ward president and chief executive officer by a unanimous board vote. Ward joined Austin, …

People Moves: Mulready Makes Key Staff Changes at OID

Mulready Announces Key Staff Changes for PBM Compliance Program Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready has made two new appointments to the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID). Ashley Scott is the new director of the OID Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Compliance and …

People Moves: NFP Hires Hawley as SVP in its Surety Practice

NFP Hires Hawley as Senior Vice President in its Surety Practice NFP, a New York, NewYork-based property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement advisor, has hired Aaron Hawley as a senior vice president in its Surety practice. …

People Moves: Myers Joins Alliant’s Texas Team; Goosehead Names CFO

Myers Joins Alliant’s Texas Team Mike Myers has joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Dallas, Texas, Myers will design and implement strategic employee benefits solutions that add value and provide long-term financial …

People Moves: TXOGA Names Carlton as President; Long Joins Alliant in Texas

TXOGA Announces New President of the TXOGA Insurance Agency The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has named Neal Carlton as president of the TXOGA Insurance Agency, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Carlton most recently served as vice president of membership …

People Moves: TDI Announces New Executive Leadership; Cadence Hires Bryant as Cyber Practice Leadership

TDI Announces New Executive Leadership The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has announced its chief deputy commissioner and new leadership for its Administrative Operations, Life and Health, and General Counsel divisions. Jessica Barta is TDI’s new general counsel. Since 2014, …

People Moves: McGriff Appoints 2 Leaders for Texas Operations

McGriff Appoints Two New Leaders for Texas Operations McGriff, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has hired two insurance industry veterans for new leadership positions in its Texas operations. David Garrett joins McGriff as executive vice president and Texas practice leader …

People Moves: Texas Mutual Names Duncan as CEO of Health-Focused Subsidiary

Texas Mutual announces Duncan as CEO of new health insurance subsidiary Texas Mutual Insurance Company, based in Austin, Texas, has hired Meredith Duncan as the president and chief executive officer of the company’s new health-focused subsidiary. Subject to regulatory approval, …

People Moves: Graham-Rogers Promotes Bishop, Makes New Hires

Graham-Rogers Insurance Promotes Bishop and Makes New Hires Jim Bishop has been promoted to division leader at Standard Lines Services, a division of Graham-Rogers Insurance, which is headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Bishop has extensive experience in commercial and personal lines …

People Moves: Texas DWC Announces Executive Staff Changes

Texas Department of Insurance DWC announces executive staff changes The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), headquartered in Austin Texas, has announced several executive staff changes. Erica De La Cruz is now deputy commissioner of claims and …