This week, four insurance companies made headlines by announcing significant leadership changes. Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, NFP, and DUAL North America are all set to bring in new executives to guide their operations in property claims, flood insurance, and construction risk management.
Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services has appointed Vincent Stazzone as their new president of industry solutions. Stazzone, who previously served as president of Highstreet’s Gulf Region, will focus on refining the company’s strategies tailored to specific industries. He has a Business Management degree from the University of Central Florida and is also the vice chair of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has named Jeff Murdock as the head of US property claims. Murdock takes over from Scott Lee, who will retire in July after a long career in claims, including eight years at BHSI. Murdock has been with the company since 2015, starting as the assistant vice president of property claims and moving up to vice president in 2021. He brings 17 years of experience in the field.
NFP has welcomed Caleb Weir as the senior vice president for construction and infrastructure in its Central region, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Weir will report to Amanda Ruback, the managing director for property and casualty in the area, and will work closely with Adrian Pellen, co-leader of NFP’s Construction & Infrastructure Group. With over a decade of experience in risk management and surety services, Weir holds several professional designations and an MBA in Finance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Lastly, DUAL North America has appointed Cameron Conboy as executive vice president of flood insurance. Conboy will oversee the expansion of DUAL’s flood insurance offerings and lead strategic initiatives from their San Diego office. He brings 19 years of experience in flood underwriting and broker partnerships, joining DUAL as they grow their non-admitted flood insurance program, which currently offers substantial coverage limits.
These leadership changes reflect the companies’ commitment to strengthening their operations and adapting to the evolving insurance landscape. As they bring in experienced professionals, these firms are poised to enhance their services in key areas of the insurance market.