Sompo International, a global provider of commercial and consumer P&C re/insurance, has announced two new leadership appointments for the firm’s multinational crop insurance platform, AgriSompo.
Brad Leighton has been named President of AgriSompo North America and Marji Guyler-Alaniz has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AgriSompo North America and President of AgriSompo International.
According to the announcement, Robert Haney will continue his role as AgriSompo’s Chairman and CEO. Leighton will report to Haney and Guyler-Alaniz will directly report to Leighton for her North America responsibilities and Haney for her International responsibilities.
Haney said: “I am incredibly proud of what AgriSompo has achieved over the past few years. I look forward to working with Brad and Marji in their new leadership roles, as we continue to redefine what is possible for farmers, ranchers, our people, agents and partners.”
Leighton most recently was an SVP, National Operations at AgriSompo. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry where he has been successful in achieving growth, profitability, and increased market share in the crop insurance industry.
He began his career at Allied Insurance and served in several senior leadership positions at Diversified Crop Insurance Services, a subsidiary of CGB Enterprises, Inc., which was acquired by Sompo International in 2020.
Guyler-Alaniz most recently held the role of SVP, Communications, Operations and Risk at AgriSompo, where she successfully delivered operational excellence and drove the strategic direction of the organisation, the firm said.
She began her career in the insurance industry in 2002 with Rain and Hail Insurance, where she served in multiple operations and leadership positions and has a strong record and extensive network in the industry.
Additionally, she also is the Founder and President of FarmHer, a media organisation that celebrates the important role women play in agriculture.
Chris Gallagher, CEO, Commercial P&C for Sompo International, commented: “The reputation and success as one of the largest multinational crop insurers in the world is due to the talent of the leadership and employees of AgriSompo.
“Brad and Marji have helped Bob to revolutionise the crop insurance industry and I’m proud of what they have accomplished so far. I look forward to seeing their vision and expertise lead the organisation into the next phase of growth.”
