Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. News

Beaulieu Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in Washington

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Kristin Beaulieu vice president in the property/casualty practice. Beaulieu will focus on developing business in the life science, technology and financial institution sectors. She will be based in Seattle, Wash. and will focus her efforts …

Risk Solution in Hawaii Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

Hawaii-based insurance firm Risk Solution Partners has merged with Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. RSP will operate as a subsidiary of Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. under the Risk Solution Partners name. The merger enables Woodruff-Sawyer to strengthen its position in this market, the …

Nakamura Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in California as Vice President

San Francisco, Calif.-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Richard Nakamura as vice president in the firm’s property/casualty practice. Nakamura will work on building the practice’s client base. His focus will be on larger complex clients. He has expertise working with …

Ekstrom Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in Oregon

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Justine Ekstrom senior benefits consultant in its Portland, Ore. office. Ekstrom will assist employers in designing and managing benefit programs. She will drive planning, manage projects and execute delivery of results to her customers, and …

Decker Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in Washington

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Jacob Decker as vice president and director of financial institutions. Decker will focus on shaping the firm’s financial institutions strategy across all offices. He is based out of Seattle, Wash. Decker has more than 12 …

Guerena Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in Southern California

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. has named Ron Guerena senior account executive and vice president in the firm’s Southern California property/casualty practice. Guerena will work on building the practice’s client base. His focus will be on larger complex clients. Prior to Woodruff-Sawyer, …

Soares Joins Woodruff-Sawyer in California as Vice President

San Francisco, Calif.-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. announced today that Casey Soares is joining the firm as a vice president and property specialist. Soares will partner with client and prospect teams while serving as an additional resource for market negotiations with …

Loar Gets IIABCal’s Ramsden-Sullivan Memorial Award

IIABCal Past President Stan Loar received the association’s Ramsden-Sullivan Memorial Award last week. The award is the highest IIABCal gives, and a recipient is said to exemplify the highest caliber of service to the independent agency system, the insurance industry …

Woodruff-Sawyer Names Delaney Vice President in Southern California

Karen K. Delaney has been named vice president and Southern California employee benefits market leader at Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Delaney will work with the firm’s leadership and provide marketing solutions to clients. Delaney has nearly 20 years of experience on …

Presson Joins Woodruff-Sawyer’s Employee Benefits in California

San Francisco, Calif.-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. named Anne Presson director of benefits innovation. Presson will focus on developing, piloting and implementing new strategies for the employee benefits practice. Prior to Woodruff-Sawyer, she was director of member relations at the Pacific …