Wholesale insurance brokerage and underwriter, Burns & Wilcox, has announced the appointment of Andy Wood as Vice President and Practice Group Leader, Professional Liability.
In his new role, Wood will be responsible for working across Burns & Wilcox to build a cohesive strategy and develop new products and programs while aggressively recruiting top Professional Liability producers nationwide, the firm stated.
He is joining Burns & Wilcox from Hiscox, where he most recently led the company across the Midwest overseeing a diverse portfolio that included Technology, Errors & Omissions (E&O), Cyber, Management Liability, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Allied Healthcare, Architects & Engineers (A&E), Casualty, Terrorism and Kidnap & Ransom (K&R).
Prior to that, Wood spent five years at Insureon,and 14 years at InsuranceNoodle, Inc. His career spans nearly three decades including other roles at Willis and CNA.
Based in Chicago, he will report directly to Danny Kaufman, President, Burns & Wilcox, who commented: “Andy joins Burns & Wilcox with a proven track record of outstanding business development, underwriting and broking excellence, as well as advanced technology deployment.
“He already maintains great relationships across Burns & Wilcox and will be able to step in immediately. We look forward to driving even more substantial growth under Andy’s leadership.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wood said: “This was a really unique opportunity to join a fast-moving and high-performing team that is poised for even greater success.
“The company is committed to making significant investments in technology solutions, as well as resources to foster the professional development of its team members and target the industry’s best talent. Our goal is for the Professional Liability Practice to be a true catalyst for growth.”
