Valent Group, the risk consulting and insurance division of EBSCO Industries (EBSCO), has hired Kurt Close to lead its Birmingham, Ala.-based property and casualty broking and service departments.
Close comes to Valent Group after from Travelers Insurance, where he oversaw and grew its middle market commercial practice in Alabama and Mississippi.
As managing director for Travelers Insurance, Close was responsible for leading his practice during an period of premium and account executive staff growth. He brings experience in coaching, training and developing talent for the next generation of insurance and underwriting leaders. Close has 30-years of experience in the insurance industry.
In his new role as Valent Group’s senior vice president of Property and Casualty, Close will be responsible for serving, leading and mentoring the broking/marketing team, as well as the client management team, in the firm’s property and casualty practice. He will work closely with the sales team.
Valent Group provides risk consulting and insurance for businesses, employer benefit groups and individuals across Alabama and nationwide. Valent Group is an independently owned firm headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., with offices in Huntsville, Mobile and Decatur. They are a division of EBSCO Industries, a privately held global company with businesses in a range of industries, including information services, publishing and digital media, outdoor products, real estate, manufacturing and distribution and business services.
Topics Agencies Alabama Property Casualty
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