People & Places

Industry veteran Ron Reshefsky launched anew risk management and insurance brokerage firm, Century RiskAdvisors, with his son, Gary Reshefsky. Theagency, based in Boca Raton, Fla. provides business, publicentities, professional service providers and individuals withinsurance and risk management services.

USI InsuranceServices promoted Lindsay D. Wetherill tonational practice leader for population health management. Ms.Wetherill previously led the population health managementn practicefor USI's midwest region. The company also hired JodiMoss as national director of marketing and branding. Mosswill further develop USI's overall branding strategy.

Gary C. Petrosino, executive vice president ofChubb & Son, was appointed as the new NationalBoard of Governors Chairman for IICF.

Clint Lawrence joined PetFirst as the newvice president of sales and marketing.

Hylant named Louis Roi president ofits Chicago, Ill. office. In his new role, Roi is responsible forestablishing long-term strategies for the growth of the Chicagooffice.

IronshoreInc. announced the appointment of MarkHeintzman as senior vice president for strategicinitiatives and capital markets, and Joshua Neumanas chief investment officer.

Mergers & Acquisitions

AssuredPartners Inc. acquired Insurance Back Office Inc.through its subsidary Schifman Remley Assocs.Insurance Back Office specializes in auto, homeowners', and floodand renters' isnurance, as well as commercial auto policies,workers' compensation and bond services.