Ledgebrook, a tech-enabled E&S managing general agent (MGA), has announced the additions of Nicole Kessler and James Lassiter to its executive team.
Kessler has been appointed as Vice President – Head of Excess Casualty. In her new role, she will be responsible for building the Unsupported Excess Casualty product, leveraging her expertise to provide tailored solutions to clients.
She has a diverse background in the insurance industry, having started her career at W.R. Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group as an underwriter assistant before moving to Colony Insurance and later joining James River Insurance Company.
In 2014, Kessler transitioned to Core Specialty Insurance Holdings as an Excess Casualty Underwriter, where she quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming the Vice President of the Southeast Region.
With nearly three decades of insurance experience, Lassiter joins Ledgebrook as Vice President – Head of Professional Liability.
He has worked in various aspects of the industry, including retail agency operations, E&S underwriting, and as a Professional Liability wholesale broker.
Prior to joining Ledgebrook, Lassiter served as an underwriting officer at RSUI Group where he provided leadership as a product line specialist and referral underwriter for numerous classes of Professional Liability.
Commenting on the appointments, Gage Caligaris, CEO of Ledgebrook, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nicole and James to our team.
“Their extensive industry experience, expertise, and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We are confident that their contributions will drive our company’s growth and success.”
