Hires and Promotions at Woodruff-Sawyer, Pioneer Underwriting, OneBeacon, Central Insurance, Jimcor and RSC- Around the Industry

People & Places

Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. named Stan Loar and former Chairman Doug Morton chairman of the board and executive director, respectively. Morton will also continue to serve on the board of directors. 

Pioneer Underwriting Limited appointed Jonathan Matthews to chief operating officer. Matthews previously served Ryan Specialty Group as group chief operating officer.

Dana Lenahan joined OneBeacon Technology as assistant vice president, Technology Claims. Lenahan comes to the agency with 12 years of experience with corporate litigation in Minneapolis and Indianapolis law firms.

Janet L. White, CPCU, AINS, was elected to the board of directors of Central Insurance Cos. White also was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Central Cos., and promoted to senior vice president of human resources.

Christopher Roach and Gregg Guerreiro joined Jimcor Agencies as commercial underwriters. 

Risk Strategies Co. (RSC) named Jim DiFalco the executive team leader for RSC's Credit Union Health Benefits of America Employee Benefits Captive Program. In his responsibilities, DiFalco will increase the credit union's national expansion into alternative medical insurance plans.   

New Programs

Victor O. Schinnerer & Co. added crime, kidnap, ransom, and extortion coverages for non-profits. Navigators will underwrite the coverage, which is available nationwide on an admitted basis.

FirstComp, a division of Markel Service Inc., launched FirstComp EssentialBOP, for appointed independent agents writing business in Nebraska and Tennessee.

Liberty International Underwriters, part of the Global Specialty unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, launched LIU Marine Business Owners policy, which covers marine liability and property related risks for small and mid-sized marine businesses and operators. The coverage includes marine general liability, hull and protection & indemnity, marine excess liability, and mobile equipment/tools. 

Zurich North America Commercial's Programs & Direct Markets business announced its agreement with Aon Affinity to offer coverage to non-profit long-term care organizations. The program offers professional and general liabilities, as well as excess, property, crime and auto coverage for LeadingAge members nationwide.