Woodruff-Sawyer Adds Gauen as VP in Southern California

San Francisco-based insurance broker Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., has added Matt Gauen to the firm as vice president, account executive in the Southern California Office. Woodruff-Sawyer has been growing its operations in the region, having added Jim Lopiccolo as vice president of corporate and executive protection just a week ago.

Gauen has more than 24 years of insurance industry experience. Most recently, he was a senior vice president in the global technology, media and telecommunications practice at Marsh Risk and Insurance Services in Newport Beach, Calif. He has experience working with other industry segments such as life science, manufacturing and distribution. He also has expertise in complex coverages, such as errors and omissions and international risks.