Key Hires Signal Strategic Growth in the Insurance Industry
Several significant developments are underway in the insurance sector, marked by strategic growth initiatives and leadership changes across key players. AmTrust Title Insurance, Ryan Specialty, and Hub International are among the companies strengthening their positions in the market through new appointments.
AmTrust Title Insurance Expands in Texas
AmTrust Title Insurance, a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, is extending its operations in Texas with the addition of Shelly Rogers, Susan Stewart Magana, and Janice Dempster. These appointments are intended to bolster the company’s presence and enhance service offerings in the Texas market.
Rogers has been named regional agency manager for Texas, bringing a wealth of experience from leadership roles at Doma Title Insurance Company, CertSimple USA, Westcor Title Insurance, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Reliant Title Agency. Susan Stewart Magana has been appointed agency representative, leveraging her experience from First National Title Insurance Company, North American Title Insurance Company, and Real Advantage Title Insurance Company. Additionally, she founded Women of Title and served as convention chair for the Land Title Association of Colorado. Janice Dempster, a law graduate, brings expertise from both underwriters and national title agencies, providing legal support to the company’s operations.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shelly, Susan, and Janice to the AmTrust Title Insurance family in Texas. Their combined experience and dedication to excellence will undoubtedly drive our growth and success in Texas,” said James Thanasules, president of AmTrust Title Insurance.
Ryan Specialty Subsidiary Names New Chief Underwriting Officer
Ryan Specialty has announced the promotion of Dawn D’Onofrio to executive vice president and global chief underwriting officer of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers (RSUM). D’Onofrio will be responsible for overseeing underwriting governance and technical operations across the RSUM platform.
The promotion of D’Onofrio coincides with the transition of WKFC Underwriting Managers and AgRisk Underwriters to Velocity Risk Underwriters following Ryan Specialty’s recent acquisition. Ravi Singhvi will continue to lead WKFC and AgRisk as part of the merged entity.
“Dawn is deeply respected throughout the industry for providing the highest standard of care to trading partners. I’m excited to see her take this new role in the stewardship of our underwriting commitments to capital trading partners,” said Miles Wuller, RSUM chief executive officer.
New Executive Appointed at Hub International
Hub International Limited (HUB) has appointed Fran Scott as the national health & performance practice leader. In this role, Scott will lead strategic initiatives aimed at providing health and wellness solutions to employee benefits clients across North America. Scott joined the company in 2020 as health and performance practice leader for the central and west regions.
Scott has spent more than 25 years in the health and wellness industry, beginning her career in corporate fitness before transitioning to employee well-being. Prior to joining HUB, she managed programs for Fortune 500 companies.
“Fran has played a significant role in driving the employee benefits practice forward with her leadership, hard work and commitment to excellence,” said Linda Keller, national employee benefits chief operating officer and practice leader. “The HUB Health & Performance practice is critical to our strategy in providing valuable guidance and solutions to our clients, who are focused on promoting their employees’ total well-being.”
