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People Moves: Washington Insurance Commissioner Kuderer Adds to Executive Staff

Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer made six additions to her executive team. Kuderer was sworn in as the state’s ninth insurance commissioner on January 15. She replaces Washington Commissioner of Insurance Mike Kreidler, the nation’s longest serving insurance commissioner. …

People Moves: Lawley Names 4 New Partners; Burns Heads XS Brokers New Cyber Unit

Lawley, headquartered in Buffalo, New York, appointed four new partners. Michael Jantzi II has worked in the insurance and business development sectors since 2010. Prior to becoming a partner, he was an employee benefits consultant for over 10 years. Michael …

People Moves: Allianz Commercial Names Region Heads of Property, Financial Lines; New Leadership Roles at Resilience

Allianz Commercial Makes North American Leadership Promotions in Financial Lines and Property Allianz Commercial, headquartered in New York City, made two promotions to its North American leadership in financial lines and property. Nancy Dorvil, head of property Canada, will succeed …

One Call Names Mendez CEO, Alliant Adds VP Cassidy in Florida

One Call, a provider of ancillary care services for the workers’ compensation market, based in Jacksonville, named Nicholas Mendez as chief executive officer, starting Feb. 10. Mendez succeeds Jay Krueger, who will continue working with One Call through the end …

People Moves: Bigglestone Named Acting Commissioner in Vermont; Protecdiv Welcomes Skowronski; DellaTorre Joins Alliant

Bigglestone Appointed Acting Commissioner of Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Vermont Governor Phil Scott named Sandy Bigglestone as acting commissioner of the state’s Department of Financial Regulation (DFR). Bigglestone most recently served as deputy commissioner of the captive insurance division. …

People Moves: NAMIC Promotes Cotto to Counsel of Federal and Political Affairs

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) promoted Tony Cotto to assistant vice president and counsel for federal and political affairs. He previously served as NAMIC’s director of auto and underwriting policy. Cotto will represent NAMIC before federal officials …

People Moves: MEMIC Promotes McCracken; NFP Appoints Kim; Harford Mutual Changes Leadership

MEMIC Promotes McCracken to VP of Business Intelligence and Analysis The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, promoted Kaila McCracken to vice president of business intelligence and analysis. McCracken joined MEMIC in 2017 and previously served as director of financial …

People Moves: Vermont Mutual Names McDonnell CEO; Carangelo Joins DeCotis

Vermont Mutual, headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont, named company president Mark J. McDonnell as chief executive officer. McDonnell first joined Vermont Mutual as senior vice president in 2014. He was named executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) in 2015 …

People Moves: Film Broker Baratta Joins Front Row Insurance in Los Angeles

Front Row Insurance Brokers LLC hired film insurance broker Anthony Baratta to its Los Angeles office. Baratta joins Front Row after a 16-year career at Gallagher Entertainment, where he served as area senior vice president. Baratta began his career at …

People Moves: AM Best Names Johnson Chief Ratings Officer, Holzberger Chief Operating Officer

AM Best, headquartered in Oldwick, New Jersey, appointed Kenneth J. Johnson as senior managing director and chief ratings officer. Stefan Holzberger moved into the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer at AM Best Rating Services. Johnson has …