Recent Executive Changes in the Insurance Industry
The insurance sector has seen significant leadership movements recently, with several major companies announcing new appointments and promotions. These changes reflect the ongoing evolution of the industry and the companies within it.
Key Appointments
IMA Financial Group, based in Denver, Colorado, has made several significant hires. Stephanie Crochet has been appointed as national energy practice leader, bringing over 25 years of experience in the energy sector. Most recently, she served as director of risk and insurance with Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Crochet will oversee a team of over 75 energy insurance professionals and lead IMA’s expanding energy specialty practice out of Houston.
Erik Wargo has joined IMA as executive vice president and head of property. Wargo has over two decades of brokerage experience specializing in commercial property programs for risk management clients.
Willis Towers Watson, a WTW business headquartered in New York City, has appointed Dom Spinelli as head of transactional insurance claims for North America. Based in Boston, Spinelli leads the claims function within Willis’ Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) industry vertical division. He has 15 years of experience in insurance and litigation.
Eric Amadori has joined Zurich North America as the head of management liability. Amadori has over 20 years of experience underwriting and managing financial line products. His most recent position was managing director of the management professional liability team at Markel.
Promotions and Leadership Changes
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has made several leadership moves in its North America casualty business. Matt Hale is now head of U.S. casualty underwriting operations, overseeing BHSI’s regional casualty underwriting teams across the U.S. Marcie Stephan has been appointed head of casualty, U.S. Central Region, while John Roe is now head of North American construction.
The Hanover, based in Worcester, Massachusetts, has named Dick Lavey as its new chief operating officer. Lavey has 35 years of experience in insurance and technology.
NFP, an Aon company, has appointed Joseph D’Agostino as senior vice president, property and casualty. D’Agostino has nearly two decades of experience supporting companies in navigating IPOs, acquisitions, and other complex risks.
Security First Insurance has named Scot Moore as chief financial officer and Lloyd Stofko as chief reinsurance officer. Moore has 20 years of industry experience, while Stofko brings 25 years of experience as a reinsurance broker.
Regional Leadership Changes
Inszone Insurance Services has made several leadership promotions in its Midwestern region. Jared Strong is now vice president of Illinois, while Brian Cook has been appointed vice president of Iowa & Strategic Partnerships.
Venbrook Group has launched a new corporate benefits and specialty health division, with Alison Myers as its president. Myers develops and executes national growth strategy for the division.
Alliant Insurance Services has hired Josh Smith as senior vice president and sales director within its employee benefits group. Smith has nearly 30 years of sales leadership experience.
These leadership changes demonstrate the ongoing evolution and development within the insurance industry, with companies adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
