People & Places

Philadelphia Insurance Cos. appointed John Sherlock senior vice president of marketing. Sherlock will oversee growth plans, manage executive relationships with global brokers, manage Valley Forge Insurance Brokerage and more. Philadelphia also announced that Sam Garro will serve as vice president of compliance. Garro was previously senior manager of commercial compliance for OneBeacon.

Ian Hoffman, Applied Systems' chief marketing officer, joined InVEST's national board. InVEST works with educators, volunteers, agents and industry leaders like Hoffman to help students plan for insurance careers.

Lockton chose Kyle Ramstetter as producer for the broker's Denver office. Ramstetter will focus on client advocacy and property-casualty business development for commercial clients. Mark Weintraub was named assistant vice presdient and claims counsel for Lockton's Atlanta office. He will join the claims advisory team for D&O liability and other executive risks.

Scott Misson has joined the executive team at Howden Specialty Underwriters. He will lead Howden's New York office. Prior to joining Howden, Misson was president of Navigators Pro Division for Navigators Management Company.

Fireman's Fund Insurance appointed Paul Fuegner vice president, brand management. Fuegner will oversee Fireman's Fund's brand and identity and will also lead Heritage Program, a philanthropic program.

Mark Dull was named client advocate for Willis of Michigan, a division of Willis North America. Dull will focus on providing risk management consultation to Willis' Michigan clients.

New Programs

Ironshore announced a new suite of personal lines insurance for high net worth individuals. Ironshore is partnering with Synergy Insurance Services to provide the suite, which will include coverage for buildings, contents, jewlery, and art collections.

Mainstreet America introduced its commercial product line to Spring Valley Mutual and Austin Mutual agents in Minnesota, the 22nd state to receive it. The line features Main Line Business Owners Policy, a property and liability product for small businesses featuring broad eligibility. Other coverage features include:

No waiting period for business income
Payroll coverage for up to 12 months
Extensive equipment breakdown insurance
Identity theft coverage.

News

National Interstate Insurance Co. expanded its tow truck insurance coverage into the Midwest, North Central and Pacific Northwestern states. The product was originally launched in 2004 and has seen success in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and South Central regions.

The Professional Insurance Marketing Assn. (PIMA) recognized the 2012 Marketing Methods Award Winners at its MidYear Meeting & Trade Show. Winners include AMA Insurance Agency, who successfully engaged young medical professionals, medical schools and hospitals through a social media campaign, earning the agency the Best of PIMA award. A complete list of award winners can be found here.

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