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Brown, Holmes & Milliken of Maine Hires Freeman

Brown, Holmes & Milliken Agency, an independent insurance agency based in Ellsworth, Maine, has hired Larry Freeman to join its sales staff. In his new role, Freeman will service commercial accounts along with selling home, auto and life policies. He …

Florida Homeowners Insurer Olympus Adds Newby as VP of Claims

Olympus Insurance Co., a Florida homeowners insurer, has appointed Martin Newby as vice president of Claims. Newby will serve as Olympus’ senior claims executive responsible for the development, implementation, organization and leadership of the Olympus claims programs and initiatives. He …

Independent Insurance Agents of New York Promotes MacConnell

Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc., an insurance producer trade organization based in Syracuse, N.Y., has promoted Julie MacConnell from director of marketing and communications to assistant vice president of marketing and communications. In her new role, …

Wells Media Group Names Blosfield Insurance Journal East Editor

Wells Media Group Inc. recently hired Elizabeth Blosfield as editor for Insurance Journal’s East region. Blosfield has a background in financial reporting, previously serving as a New York-based energy and commodities reporter for Incisive Media’s online brand, Risk.net, and its …

Integro Hires Lockton’s Angiolino as Marine Practice Principal in NYC

Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro has hired Thomas Angiolino as principal for the firm’s marine practice. He is based in New York City.

Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia Names New Education Director

The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV) has hired Carter Hope Lyons as director of Education and Professional Development.

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Adds 2 Field Representatives in Northeast

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has hired Sue Bonkowski and Mike Lawless as senior field representatives.

Ultra Risk Advisors Hires Lexington Underwriter Reardon in Boston

Ultra Risk Advisors has hired Mathew Reardon as sales executive for the Northeastern territory. He is based in Boston.

Newburgh Insurance Exec Smith Elected IIABNY Chair of Board

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York (IIABNY) has elected John H. (Jack) Smith, Jr. as its chair of the board for the 2016-17 term.

Kinsale Insurance Hires Manahan to Lead E&S Property in Virginia

Kinsale Insurance Company, a domestic excess and surplus lines insurance company based in Richmond, Virginia, has hired Stephen Manahan as senior vice president of Excess & Surplus Lines Property.