Executive Leadership Changes Support Growth Strategy for Breckenridge Insurance Group

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Atlanta, GA, August 22, 2016 — Breckenridge Insurance Group has filled several key leadership positions due to planned growth. The wholesale specialty insurance provider continues its efforts to strengthen operations and distribution capabilities with the hiring of two new executives in addition to the transition of another executive.

Pete Feeney, CIC has been named as president of the Breckenridge Insurance Services brokerage division charged with overseeing its expansion plans in specialty markets. Before Breckenridge, Feeney was a senior vice president and sales leader at Swett & Crawford. At Swett, he rose to become the manager of the Scarborough, Maine office and head of the eastern division of the transportation group during his eighteen-year tenure. Feeney will be located in the Portland, Maine area offices while overseeing the team nationally. He can be reached at pfeeney@breckis.com or 207-808-4943.

“Pete is someone we’ve admired in the industry over the years for his quality operation and demonstrated success,” commented Tracey Carragher, CEO of Breckenridge Insurance Group. “His collaborative approach, teamwork and drive are key values we hold dear at Breckenridge. We welcome Pete to our organization in this pivotal leadership role,” she added.

“Joining Breckenridge affords me tremendous access and growth opportunities in helping serve the needs of our agents now and into the future,” shared Feeney. “I’ve known of the Breckenridge expansion efforts, and I’m happy to help drive this vision forward as a leader within this exciting company,” he added.

Pictured left to right: Pete Feeney and Ron Boudreaux

With nearly forty years of insurance expertise, Ron Boudreaux also joins Breckenridge Insurance Services as executive vice president of national accounts. Boudreaux was last a senior vice president at Swett & Crawford with a focus on workers’ compensation and casualty risks. He previously worked at Zurich as the manager of their Minneapolis, Minnesota branch and is a graduate of the Wharton Business School. Boudreaux has established a new office for Breckenridge in Minneapolis and can be reached at rboudreaux@breckis.com or 612-889-0718.

“Ron is a focused and passionate professional. He brings tremendous knowledge and energy to our team,” stated Carragher. “We’re pleased Ron has joined us and I know he will make immediate contributions as a proven risk management professional,” she added.

Robert J. Matamoros has been named executive vice president of specialized distribution for Breckenridge Insurance Group. Matamoros last oversaw the Breckenridge Insurance Services brokerage division as executive vice president. He will now focus on the optimization of distribution across the group in this newly created position.

“Bob is a dedicated team member and well respected in the industry. This new role affords him the opportunity to take his knowledge of the marketplace and best target where we can drive growth across our diverse, specialized capabilities by building deeper relationships,” stated Carragher.

About Breckenridge Insurance Group
Breckenridge Insurance Group, headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is an international specialty wholesale insurance broker, program manager, managing general agent (MGA) and insurance services provider. The company offers access to a diverse range of commercial insurance and financial services products to businesses and professional services firms in a variety of industries by way of Blue River Underwriters, OSC, Breckenridge Insurance Services, Breckenridge Elevation Authorities contract binding group and InSpecialty. For more information, please visit www.breckgrp.com or call 630.945.3878. CA Insurance License #0G13592

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