Ironshore Inc. has named David D. Russo regional executive of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Russo will be responsible for the management, oversight, and operational execution of Ironshore's business development strategies throughout its regional distribution platform.
He assumed the position from Kevin Fee, who recently was appointed chief operating officer of Ironshore Environmental.
Mr. Russo will report to David Frediani, president of U.S. field operations.
Mr. Russo has more than 17 years of underwriting and management experience within the commercial insurance sector, focusing primarily on business development and client relationship initiatives.
Mr. Russo joined Ironshore from AIG, where he served for over eight years in various leadership positions in the Philadelphia office. Most recently, he was vice president of the major accounts practice, overseeing marketing, client servicing, and claims management for clients and brokers on behalf of AIG industry sector groups.
Mr. Russo also was regional underwriting manager and senior underwriter for AIG.
"David's in-depth expertise in business development strategies and his dedication to client service will further bolster our already strong team of underwriting professionals throughout the mid-Atlantic regional offices," stated Mr. Frediani.
Mr. Russo's prior industry affiliations include positions with New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, Commerce Insurance Services, and Benfield Blanch, Inc. He also was a production underwriting manager with Venture Insurance Programs for dedicated business lines, such as technology and life sciences program, professional liability, and banking and brokerage programs.
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