Seattle-based Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets company, announced the appointment of two key additions to its management team in the Central Region.
Scott McPherson has joined the company as director of marketing for the Central Region. He is responsible for marketing, communications and agency management best practices for the region. He started his insurance career with Safeco back in 1992, holding positions in claims and field underwriting.
Most recently, McPherson was regional sales director for Travelers Insurance, and previously worked for Nationwide and Guide One Insurance in product development, marketing and sales. Before pursuing his insurance career, he was a director of communications and training in the U.S. Air Force.
Also, Ray Jimenez has joined the company as South Texas regional manager for the Central Region. He will oversee day-to-day field operations as they pertain to personal lines, agents and territory managers.
Jimenez comes to Safeco with a number of years of experience in the industry. He was a territory manager for America First Insurance in South Texas for the past five years. He also has served as regional marketing vice president and branch vice president for Royal & SunAlliance, in addition to having experience on the agency side of the industry.
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