Bithell Named Farmers Insurance VP and Chief Underwriting Officer

Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has appointed

Socius Insurance Names Zimmerman VP in Miami

Socius Insurance Services Inc., a San Francisco-based management liability and property

Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers Names Janes VP

Pacific Wholesale Insurance Brokers LLC, an ISG Co.,

Florida’s St. James Promotes Mertz to Marketing Director

St. James Insurance Group in Orlando, Florida has promoted Jonathan Mertz, vice president and operations manager, to marketing director.

Okrepkie Joins Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

San Francisco-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

Jenkins Insurance Group Names Stoker VP

Concord,

Worldwide Facilities Hires 2 In Northern California

Los Angeles-based Worldwide Facilities

Marsalese Named Branch Vice President at CNA

CNA Financial Corp. has appointed Sherri Marsalese vice president of its Pittsburgh branch, effective Jan. 25

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. Names Frost VP, Employee Benefits

Nancy Lee Frost has joined San Francisco-based Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. as vice president, Employee Benefits. She will focus on business development and employee benefits consulting.

Henle Named South Texas State Executive Director for Farmers Insurance

Farmers Insurance Group of Companies has named John Henle as South Texas state executive director. Henle replaces Larry Pratt who has been promoted to vice president – Sales in …

Parmenter Joins Cowles & Connell in Connecticut

Jeffrey Parmenter has joined insurance wholesaler Cowles & Connell of Conn, Inc., where he will serve as vice president of Binding Operations. Parmenter has more than 25 years of …

Morman Joins Hylant Group as Vice President of Carrier Relations

Terry Morman has joined Ohio-based insurance brokerage Hylant Group as vice president of Carrier Relations. In this role he will be responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships …

Arbella Insurance in Massachusetts Promotes Jacobs, Hurley

Arbella Insurance Group, the third-largest auto insurer in Massachusetts,

Ironshore Names Mammolite New York Region Executive

Commercial property insurer Ironshore Inc. announced that Anthony Mammolite, currently executive vice president of its U.S. Property unit, has been named to the additional post of regional …

Heffernan Insurance brokers Names Feliciano VP in Los Angeles

Walnut Creek, Calif.-based

Southern California Firm Hires Three

Venbrook Insurance Services, of Woodland Hills, Calif., has hired three new executives. Ana Preston, formerly of Countrywide Insurance Group, was appointed vice president, personal lines.

SullivanCurtisMonroe Names O’Connor Vice President

Irvine, Calif.-based

Lockton Announces San Diego Vice President

The San Diego office of Lockton Companies announced today that Bud Cole has joined the company's employee benefits practice as vice president and senior consultant.Cole will serve as a liaison …

Zurich Global Energy Names Hawker VP – Exploration & Production

Zurich North America announced that its Global Energy unit has appointed Iain Hawker as vice president – Exploration & Production and underwriting manager for London. He replaces Len Messenger, …

EPIC Names Hall as Principal Based in Atlanta

San Mateo, Calif.-based retail insurance broker Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) has appointed Kenyon C. Hall as principal and vice president of property broking.

Key Risk Promotes Marcus

Greensboro, North Carolina-based Key Risk, which provides workers compensation insurance throughout the eastern United States, promoted Mike Marcus to the position of vice president and corporate …

Key Risk Promotes Marcus

Greensboro, North Carolina-based Key Risk, which provides workers compensation insurance throughout the eastern United States, promoted Mike Marcus to the position of vice president and corporate …

London American Risk Adds May and Williamson in Houston Office

Rob May and Michael Williamson have joined London American Risk Specialists Inc. in its Houston office. May joined London American Risk Specialists as vice president of Transportation.

Utah’s Bruckner Company Hires Industry Leader

The Buckner Company, of Ogden, Utah, welcomes the addition of Alan Seegrist, an insurance professional and legislative leader with more than 20 years experience, as vice president and practice …

Kerr Named VP of Human Resources at Accident Fund Insurance Co.

Lansing, Mich.-based workers' compensation insurer, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, has added Darcy Kerr as vice president of Human Resources.

Lockton Dunning Benefits Adds Alperstein, Promotes Short in Dallas

Gregory R. Alperstein has joined Lockton Dunning Benefits in Dallas as vice president and actuary. The company also congratulated Brian Short on his promotion from senior vice president to senior …

Oregon’s Liberty Northwest Hires Vice President

Liberty Northwest, a Liberty Mutual Agency Markets regional company, today announced the appointment of Ms. Margie Cooper to vice president, Claims. She succeeds Mr

HCC Insurance Holdings Forms Texas Regional Surety Office

Houton-based HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. has appointed Paul A. “Tony” Yasilli, Jr

Emerson Joins Colemont’s Dallas Office as Vice President and Broker

Colemont Insurance Brokers announced that David Emerson has joined the company's Dallas office as vice president and broker specializing in transportation business. Prior to joining Colemont, …

Ironshore Expands U.S. Distribution Network

Ironshore Inc.