Fireman’s Fund Names Erickson to Special Risk Division

Novato, Calif.-based Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. named John Erickson as underwriting senior director of programs in its special risk unit.

Erickson will report to Ali Haji, vice president and national leader of special risk programs.

Erickson will be responsible for Fireman’s Fund’s program business written through MGAs/wholesalers. He will lead the MGA program strategy and work with field underwriting and distribution and external stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop a pipeline of programs for Fireman’s Fund.

Erickson has 30 years’ experience, holding a variety of staff and leadership positions in underwriting, sales and marketing with companies including Royal Sun Alliance, Acuity Insurance, Kemp and Western Networked.

Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group.