Insurance firms boost leadership with key hires
CRC Group hired three specialists for its division handling complex insurance cases. Ryan Degale returned to Orlando as a broker to manage coastal property risks. Jim Phillipp became senior underwriting team leader in Chicago after working more than 10 years in casualty insurance. Will Valentine joined the Philadelphia office to serve healthcare and life sciences clients.
Cowbell named Jessica Klipphahn to lead North American mid-market operations, following 15 years at WTW. The cyber insurance provider appointed Stephanie Hewerdine as claims director to manage United States operations. Hewerdine worked at Coalition and Sedgwick for 25 years before joining Cowbell.
Howden selected Ben Hanback as executive vice president for its American unit. NFP made Andrew Keefe senior vice president to oversee property and casualty work in the Northeast. Alliant Insurance Services brought Drew Steinhoff into its human capital team as first vice president.
