Ohio-based Westfield Insurance has named Martha Oakes senior executive of small business accounts. Her responsibilities include overall management responsibility for the growth and profitability of the small business accounts department.
Oakes began her career at Westfield in 1986 as a marketing manager and has held various underwriting management positions. Most recently, she served as executive of small business accounts and was charged with the development of the newly formed department’s business plan.
Small business insurance is Westfield Insurance’s traditional book of business. The company formed the new department in mid-June 2003 to provide independent agents with the services and tools they need to attract and keep Westfield’s target customers.
The company is a member of Westfield Group and provides commercial and personal insurance and surety services to customers in 26 states. Westfield markets its products through more than 1,200 independent insurance agencies.
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