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Maguire Agency’s Sundeen Named Minnesota Agent of the Year

Matt Sundeen, vice president of sales and commercial lines producer at Maguire Agency, has been named Agent of the Year for 2013 by the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers (MIIAB). Sundeen was chosen for his commitment to the industry, …

N.H. Gov. Nominates Sevigny to Continue to Serve as Insurance Commissioner

New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan nominated Roger Sevigny to another five-year term as the state’s insurance commissioner. The governor formally made the nomination Wednesday at the Executive Council meeting. The Executive Council now has to decide whether or not to …

Ryan Specialty Group Promotes Mesina to EVP, Human Resources

Michelle Mesina has been appointed executive vice president of human resources at Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group LLC (RSG). Mesina has more than 15 years’ experience in the area of human resources, and is an accomplished and seasoned leader in this …

A.I.M. Mutual in Massachusetts Names New President

A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies has promoted Mike Standing to be the company’s new president, effective June 1.Standing joined A.I.M Mutual as vice president in August 2012, with a focus on market and product development as well as broad-based project management. …

Newby Named President, COO at Texas-Based Mullis Newby Hurst

Mullis Newby Hurst LP (MNH), based in Addison, Texas, has promoted John W. Newby to president and chief operating officer. Newby began his career with MNH in 2002, as executive vice president and partner. Prior to that, he was the …

Leavitt Taps Hungrecker in Central California

Leavitt Central Coast Insurance Services named Mike Hungrecker as a financial advisor in central California. Hungrecker has more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in retirement planning, life insurance, and estate planning.  He is an expert in the industry and has …

Motorists Group’s Haack to Be Inducted to Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame

Susan E. Haack, senior vice president, corporate secretary and chief risk officer of The Motorists Insurance Group, has been selected for induction into the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame, the company announced. The induction ceremony is scheduled for May 22, …

Amerisure’s Taylor Receives Community Spirit Award

Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co. announced that Carol Taylor, vice president, counsel and compliance officer, is the recipient of the Community Spirit Award from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI) and its Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Taylor …

USG Adds Olson as Producer/Broker in Minnesota

USG Insurance Services Inc., a national wholesaler and MGA, has expanded operations in its New Brighton, Minn., office with the addition of Jeff Olson as a producer/broker. Olson began his career in the insurance industry 11 years ago, and most …

Ascension Names Ratto Senior Consultant in Northern California

Ascension Benefits & Insurance named Steven Ratto senior consultant in the company’s Walnut Creek, Calif. office. Ratto will be responsible for assisting clients to improve their benefits performance through strategic planning, financial analysis, customized plan design and administration. He will …