Novatae Risk Group (Novatae), the wholesale insurance business of World Insurance Associates, has announced the appointment of Brian Voorhees as Managing Director (MD) of Personal Lines.
In his new role, Voorhees will lead Novatae’s personal lines business and will be responsible for setting strategic direction, driving growth, and delivering strong operational and financial performance. He will oversee the expansion of product offerings, strengthen carrier and broker partnerships, and guide the evolution of underwriting and placement capabilities to support scalable, client-focused growth.
Voorhees brings more than 15 years of insurance industry experience spanning underwriting, business development, product management, and operational leadership.
Most recently, he directed day-to-day operations at Applied Home National Underwriters, where he led underwriting strategy, growth initiatives, broker relationships, and a nationwide team supporting the high-net-worth market.
Prior to that, Voorhees served as Vice President of Business Development at National General.
Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at ACE Private Risk Services and Chubb Personal Insurance. He began his career as a Personal & Commercial Lines Agent at SASCO Insurance.
Nick Greggains, President of Novatae, said, “Brian’s depth of experience and leadership across underwriting, operations and distribution make him an outstanding addition to our organisation.
“His strategic mindset and proven ability to scale platforms while maintaining underwriting integrity align perfectly with our vision for continued growth and excellence.”
Voorhees added, “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building strong teams, developing disciplined underwriting strategies and delivering meaningful solutions for brokers and clients.
“I’m excited to leverage that experience to support long-term growth and innovation within the high-net-worth and specialty insurance sectors for Novatae.”
