Recent Leadership Changes in Insurance Sector
Several major insurance companies have recently announced key leadership changes and strategic hires aimed at strengthening their operations and expanding their service offerings.
CRC Group Expands Regional Presence
CRC Group, a wholesale specialty insurance distributor, has added Adam Jacobus and Tom Martina to its Dallas, Texas team. These appointments are part of CRC’s strategy to enhance its capabilities and improve service to retail agency partners across North America.
Jacobus joins CRC Specialty as senior vice president, bringing over 17 years of experience in wholesale brokerage. He specializes in complex casualty placements, including general liability, auto, pollution, excess, and workers’ compensation, with a focus on the energy, construction, and environmental sectors.
Martina joins CRC as senior broker, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience. His expertise includes general liability, excess, pollution, and auto coverage, with an emphasis on construction, environmental, energy, and manufacturing risks.
Neptune Flood Announces Key Leadership Changes
Neptune Flood has made significant leadership changes, promoting Matt Duffy to president. Duffy will oversee Neptune’s strategic initiatives and operations, building on his key role in the company’s growth to over 230,000 policies in force and approaching $300 million in premiums.
Alais Griffin has joined Neptune as general counsel, bringing experience in legal strategy and regulatory compliance to guide the company through its next expansion phase.
Tom Wexler has been appointed chief engineer to lead Neptune’s AI-driven underwriting and technology development. Former chief technology officer Brad Schulz now serves as chief information security officer, reflecting the company’s continued focus on strengthening cybersecurity measures.
Lockton Appoints US Industry Practices Leader
Lockton, a privately held independent insurance brokerage, has appointed Chris DiLullo as its first US industry practices leader. DiLullo will lead the company’s national strategy across key industries, including construction, healthcare, law firms, life sciences, real estate, energy, and transportation.
Allianz Commercial Names Regional Head of Claims for North America
Allianz Commercial has appointed Melissa Hill as regional head of claims for North America, replacing Frank Sapio who is retiring. Hill brings over 25 years of experience in the claims sector, having held leadership roles at companies such as Sompo, AIG, Hiscox USA, and Kemper Insurance. She will lead Allianz’s claims operations in North America, focusing on improvements through data-driven decision-making.
