Michigan’s AF Group Makes Executive Changes in Workers’ Comp Division

AF Group, based in Lansing, Mich., has made several executive appointments and promotions within its Workers’ Compensation division.

Michelle McLane, named senior vice president of Business Development. With a strong background in underwriting, broker relations and territory management, McLane has excelled in assembling collaborative teams and achieving positive customer outcomes over the course of her 18-year career. Most recently, she served as executive vice president of Sales for M3 Insurance, a valued partner agency of AF Group’s United Heartland brand.

Mike Valiante, vice president of Business Development for Third Coast Underwriters, has been promoted to vice president of Business Development for Accident Fund.

Justin Bealhen, vice president of Business Development for United Heartland, will have an expanded role which includes UH Loss Control and 3CU Business Development oversight.

Scott Babcock, vice president of Customer Operations & Loss Control at 3CU, will expand his responsibilities to include corporate loss control. In this role, he will provide greater enterprise oversight of loss control processes to ensure consistency across brands.

Montell Taylor has been promoted to vice president of Operations for AF Group. In his new role, Taylor will lead the organization’s Premium Audit team, budget planning and expense management process, and will guide business process improvement while leading client relations and large account service strategy.

AF Group subsidiaries include: Accident Fund Insurance Company of America; Accident Fund National Insurance Company; Accident Fund General Insurance Company; United Wisconsin Insurance Company; Third Coast Insurance Company; and CompWest Insurance Company.

Source: AF Group

Topics Workers' Compensation Michigan