San Diego-based American Assurex Partner Barney & Barney LLC has created a new international position. Client Executive Bevin Melody will be based out of Stuttgart, Germany, where she will continue to grow the firm’s International Practice from her home office. Her primary focus will be International Reverse Flow business and new business development.
Melody’s location will enable her to work with clients and partners in many time zones within Europe, the East Coast, West Coast as well as Asia, the company said. She also is expected to meet frequently with Assurex partners to discuss global insurance trends, new developments and innovative global insurance solutions.
Melody has been a member of the firm’s International Practice for two years.


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