Jewelers Mutual Group, headquartered in Neenah, Wis., hired two new leadership team members. Nick Tenekedes is now senior vice president of digital solutions. Tenekedes joins Jewelers Mutual with over 15 years of experience. Most recently, Tenekedes was the vice president, …
Wallace & Turner, Inc., headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, named Mary Jo Leventhal director of operations and business development. Leventhal has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Before joining Wallace & Turner, she was a commercial lines …
Brawner Insurance Agency, headquartered in Kirksville, Mo., joined Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), comprised of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois. Founded in 1992, Brawner Insurance Agency is led by second generation owner Jared Brawner. By …
Atain Names Dassow VP, Head of Primary Liability Atain Insurance Companies, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., hired Tom Dassow as vice president and head of primary liability, leading Atain’s newly formed general liability brokerage unit. Most recently, Dassow led CM …
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Kaatman to Director of Growth Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., promoted Bill Kaatman to director of growth. Kaatman brings 17 years of experience in the insurance industry, previously serving as …
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, made two new hires as it expands into the media liability market, focusing on multimedia, film and ad agencies. Regina Williams joins Skyward Specialty as vice president, media liability. Based in …
Allstate, headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., named Mike Fiato as executive vice president and chief claims officer, effective Jan. 22. Fiato joins Allstate with more than 32 years of industry experience. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief …
Church Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in Merrill, Wis., promoted Alan S. Ogilvie from president to president and chief executive officer. Ogilvie assumed the role from Rich Poirier, who retired after 12 years at Church. Ogilvie previously held positions at Wausau …
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Ill., appointed Pat Ryan, Jr. to its board of directors following the retirement of William J. Devers. Ryan founded two high-growth software as a service (SaaS) companies and cofounded early-stage venture capital firm …
Leif Assurance, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., recently hired Gabe Smith as a construction insurance specialist. Smith has 10 years of sales and insurance experience. Before joining Leif Assurance, he owned and served as an insurance agent at The Woodlands …
