April 25, 2024

Insurance

Ethos Benefits, Orlando Florida

Chelsea Ryckis, Ethos Benefits President was voted the "Most Innovative Healthcare Consultant" in the Employee Benefits space as voted by her peers at the annual "You Powered Symposium" This award recognizes her work in plan design for Self Funded Healthcare plans and Cost containment solutions on Medical and RX Claims as well as increased Employee advocacy. Read more »
Published on 2/21/2024

Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Boca Raton

The Florida Peninsula Insurance family of companies announces the retirement of their Vice President of Underwriting, Michael Koscielny, CPCU CIC. Joe Fagan replaces Koscielny as the new Vice President of Underwriting for Florida Peninsula and its wholly owned subsidiary Edison Insurance Company. Read more »
Published on 10/26/2022

First American Title National Commercial Services, Miami, Florida

As National Accounts Manager, Eddie works closely with commercial real estate investors, developers and related professionals to underwrite and close commercial transactions of all sizes, scopes and geographies. With nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Eddie provides insight and solutions to get deals done. Eddie holds a bachelor's degree in legal studies and a master's degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. First American Title National Commercial Services 703 Waterford Way, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33126 Phone: (786) 910-6165 Direct E-mail: eparedes@firstam.com Read more »
Published on 8/16/2022

First American Title National Commercial Services, Miami, Florida

As Vice President, Counsel and National Account Manager, Carolina works closely with commercial real estate investors, developers and related professionals to underwrite and close commercial transactions of all sizes, scopes, and geographies. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, Carolina provides insight and solutions to get deals done. Carolina holds a BA in Criminology and Law and a BA in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Florida and a JD degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. First American Title National Commercial Services 703 Waterford Way, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33126 Phone: (305) 619-2675 Direct E-mail: ccalvo@firstam.com Read more »
Published on 8/16/2022

ReEmployAbility Inc., Brandon

ReEmployAbility is excited to announce Mary Bennett's promotion to Vice President of Sales & Client Relations. During Mary's 17-year career with the company she has been instrumental in driving growth. In her new role, she will continue to develop new business while cultivating relationships with industry partners and mentoring a growing staff of Account Executives. Read more »
Published on 3/22/2022

Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Boca Raton

The Florida Peninsula Insurance family of companies announces the addition of Brent Petzoldt as Data Scientist and Senior Actuary. In this role, Petzoldt will be responsible for leading and executing the company's advanced predictive analytics strategy. In addition, he will be actively involved with actuarial work related to existing and new product pricing. Read more »
Published on 2/23/2022

Global Risk Solutions, Miami

Global Risk Solutions Group, Inc. has named James F. Hughes III as a Senior Strategic Advisor in GRS' ERMS business unit. Read more »
Published on 9/1/2021

Insurance Care Direct, Deerfield Beach

Insurance Care Direct has announced the company's Chief Operating Officer John D. Doak has been appointed to the Amicus Committee Read more »
Published on 8/25/2021

Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Boca Raton, FL

The Florida Peninsula Insurance family of companies is pleased to announce the company has hired veteran reinsurance professional Gard Olbers as Chief Risk Officer. Mr. Olbers joins the company's executive management team and will be responsible for ongoing risk management efforts. He will also oversee the company's Product Development team. Read more »
Published on 12/28/2020

Summit, Lakeland

Summit is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Marks has been named Vice President of Sales. Read more »
Published on 10/5/2020

FCCI Insurance Group, Sarasota, Fla.

Christina "Cina" Welch, Esq. has been named president & CEO of FCCI Insurance Group. She began her career with FCCI in 1998 as attorney in the legal department and has held progressively complex roles. She developed FCCI's Enterprise Risk Management program, has been leading FCCI's Business Continuity Management program, and led the company's geographic expansion efforts. Read more »
Published on 7/21/2020

BKS-Partners, Tampa, FL

BKS-Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Nash to Regional President. As Regional President, Kelly will take holistic responsibility over the BKS-Partners business, including Commercial Risk Management, Employee Benefits, and Private Risk Management. She has served as the Private Risk Management Managing Director since joining BKS-Partners in 2017. Read more »
Published on 5/5/2020

Orchid Insurance, Vero Beach

Orchid Insurance has appointed Michael Garamoni as Chief Financial Officer. Read more »
Published on 4/8/2020

Olympus Insurance Company, Palm Beach Gardens

Olympus Insurance Company, has announced Steve Bitar will officially join the company as Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
Published on 4/8/2020

Family Physicians Group, Orlando

Family Physicians Group has named Cheri Greenfield La-Tour as Market President. Read more »
Published on 1/22/2020

Gulfstream Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Sarasota

Gulfstream Property and Casualty Insurance Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa B. Thompson to General Counsel, Vice President of Legal & Compliance. Read more »
Published on 9/18/2019

American Integrity Insurance, Tampa, Florida

In this new role, Dick will spearhead initiatives that further augment American Integrity's solid foundation and will drive its growth, brand presence and market share. Dick is extremely familiar with Florida's property insurance market, and is looking forward to increasing the company's footprint and brand awareness throughout the state. Read more »
Published on 8/20/2019

Tower MSA Partners, Delray Beach

Tower MSA Partners has announced Brian J. Gannon, MBA, ARM is its new Senior Vice President of Business Development. Read more »
Published on 7/17/2019

Plastridge Insurance, Delray Beach

Plastridge Insurance has realigned its leadership with internal promotions as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary. Tom Lynch will now serve as Chair Emeritus, Connor Lynch as CEO and Brendan Lynch as President. Founded in 1919 in Delray Beach, FL the company has been doing business for 70 years in the hands of the same family. Plastridge Insurance has offices in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart providing business, commercial property, employee benefits, home and auto insurance. Specialized divisions include Healthcare Facility Risk Insurance, Non-Profits, Condominium & Homeowner Associations, Private Client, Hospitality Risk Consultants specializing in Restaurants & Breweries and Employee Benefits. Read more »
Published on 6/24/2019

American Integrity, Tampa

American Integrity has announced Executive Vice President Jon Ritchie has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. Read more »
Published on 6/19/2019

Gulfstream Insurance Company, Sarasota

Gulfstream Insurance Company is pleased to announce it has appointed Ronald E. “Nate” Natherson, Jr. as President and CEO. Read more »
Published on 5/22/2019

Baldwin Risk Partners, Tampa

Baldwin Risk Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor Baldwin as Chief Executive Officer. Read more »
Published on 5/22/2019

Summit, Lakeland

Summit has announced Mr. Robert (Darin) Grimm has been named the company's Vice President of Medical Claims. Read more »
Published on 4/3/2019

LTC Global Inc., Fort Myers

LTC Global, Inc. announced Paul Richardson has joined the company as Senior Vice President – Capital Markets. Read more »
Published on 3/27/2019

Keyes Insurance, Miami

Keyes Insurance has announced the appointment of Mark Introcaso as chief operating officer. Read more »
Published on 2/20/2019

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