Westfield Specialty, a new specialty insurance subsidiary launched by super-regional property and casualty (P&C) insurer Westfield, has announced the members comprising its executive team, as well as the initial lines of business it will focus on.
The business lines include, E&S Excess Casualty, E&S Property, Commercial Management Liability, Financial Institutions and Westfield Pro, which includes Cyber and Professional Liability.
Making up the E&S Excess Casualty team is Executive Vice President Joe Rainone, Senior Vice President Steven Parker, and Vice Presidents Jim Nodar, Steve Singer, Chris Yates and Bryant Rhyne.
For the E&S Property team, Andy Hendrix will serve as Executive Vice President and Tom Krause will be Vice President.
Appointments to Westfield Specialty Pro include Dan Wadley as Executive Vice President, Head of Professional Lines, Jeff Kulikowski as Senior Vice President, Westfield Pro and Dennis O’Connell as Vice President, Professional Lines.
This team will also see Brian McCall serve as Vice President, Christine Dickenson as Assistant Vice President, John Castoro as Assistant Vice President and Alex Whipple as Executive Underwriter.
Finally, the Financial Lines executive team comprises Fred Cooper as Executive Vice President, Head of Financial Lines, Ray Ash as Senior Vice President, Head of Management Liability, and Ryan Canning as Senior Vice President, Management Liability East Regional Leader
“We’re motivated to bring Westfield’s stellar brand, professionalism and commitment to client service to the specialty market, along with a solutions-based approach paired with best-in-class underwriting talent,” said Jack Kuhn, President of Westfield Specialty.
“We have hired an elite team that offers some of the industry’s deepest underwriting experience and can tackle the most complex and specialized risks. We will continue to add talent to these teams and look for other opportunities in the marketplace to provide underwriting expertise. This infusion of talent and the focus on service, relationships, and solutions backed by Westfield’s financial strength, stability and reputation – is a market differentiator.”
