People & Places

Highmark Insurance named Julia R.Babbitt president. She previously served as the agency'sexecutive vice president and cultivated an extensive network ofindustry professionals, allowing Highmark to add new clients everyday without advertising to the public.

Joe Drozda joined Norman-SpencerAgency Inc. as director of sales. He previously occupiedseveral positions with LexisNexis, including sales strategy andplanning manager. His expertise in building effective sales teamswill benefit Norman-Spencer.

Markel hired Ann Marie O'Flynn asdirector and underwriter within its casualty facultative productline. She has more than 15 years of industry experience and heldthe title of vice president and reinsurance officer with LexingtonInsurance prior to joining Markel.

Anne Anderson was promoted to head of Integro's New York office. She has more than 25years of industry experience and has worked with Integro since2005.

IroquoisSouth announced the addititon of Pat Truax asregional manager for Florida. Truax has more than 25 years ofindustry experience in the region and previously worked withAppalachian Underwriters, Allstate and Zurich.

New Programs

Stonebridge Underwriters Inc. launched two newprofessional programs: management/professional liability andEPLI/third party liability for public entity and school boardofficials. Both include:

• Non-monetary relief defense expense reimbursement
• Disciplinary proceedings expenses
• Reimbursement for loss of earnings.

News

Frank Crystal & Co. unvieled its new identity as Crystal & Co.The firm was established on Wall Street in 1933 and will celebrateits 80th anniversary next year under the new name.

Tequesta Agency has changed its name to TequestaInsurance Advisors in order to reflect the true nature of thecompany. Its values remain the same: “to be fair, honest andprofessional while cultivating relationships for the longterm.”

The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New Jersey(IIABNJ) swore in officers for the 2012/2013 year at its 119thannual business meeting & networking event:

• Roger Leonard, AAI of Leonard-O'Neill Group —chairman
• Marianne Speakman of Chibbaro Brothers —chairman elect
• Frank A. Jones of William R. Mints — vicepresident

For the full list of officers, click here.