Collins Associates Hires Hudson to Establish N.Y. Office

John B. Collins Associates, Inc., a reinsurance intermediary, announced that senior property/casualty reinsurance broker Simon Hudson has joined the firm.

Hudson was previously with Willis Re. With 20 years of insurance and reinsurance experience, he has been active in many lines of business, including medical, professional and general liability. Prior to joining Willis he had been an underwriter for CNA Re in the U.S. and London.

“We’re delighted to have Simon on board to help us continue our growth,” said Pat Denzer, president and co-CEO of Collins Associates. “Our entry into the New York market is a milestone event for us and is something that many of our markets and clients have encouraged. I’m very pleased to make this announcement and am very excited about what it means for Collins.”