People & Places

Kelly Hagan of Neace Lukens was promoted to director of operations – employee benefits.

Derek R. Karr joined Wright Specialty Insurance as western regional marketing manager.

Aon Risk Solutions hired Ray Gallagher as senior vice president, client engagement for the Los Angeles office.

Anita Glasmeier was appointed vice president of distribution for Liberty Mutual Insurance's Mid-Atlantic Business Insurance Operation.

Andrew Torrance was named new president and chief executive officer of Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. Torrance, who is expected to assume his new role later this summer, has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and has most recently served as chief executive officer of Allianz UK.

Pina Albo, president of the reinsurance division of Munich Reinsurance of America, received the Women in Insurance Luminary Leadership Award at the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation's Women in Insurance Global Conference Dinner on June 13, 2013.

New Programs

The Hartford enhanced its private company management liability offerings with a new comprehensive package policy, Private Choice Ovation.

Acadia Insurance and Berkley Life Sciences are partnering to offer a comprehensive insurance plan for exposures specifically pertaining to science businesses throughout New England and New York. Coverage includes protection against the damage of valuable equipment, research materials and records and employee injury among others.

Spectrum Wholesale announced program expansion in order to attract RV Parks and Resorts throughout the country. Growth specifically in California and increasing programs in Florida, the Gulf States and Eastern Seaboard is part of Spectrum's plan to aggressively expand the program to all 48 contiguous states.

News

GMAC Insurance announced it is changing its name to National General Insurance. The name change and new logo will appear on websites, correspondence and underwriting systems effective July 1.

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Around the Industry: Hires and Promotions at Aon Risk Solutions, Liberty Mutual; New Programs

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