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Keith Distel panelist at Business Insurance Hemp & Cannabis Conference
Admiral’s Keith Distel was a panelist for the Business Insurance Hemp & Cannabis Conference on October 14th for the session: “Insuring Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids”, joined by panelists John Deneen of AmWINS and Mike Peters of PL Risk Advisors.
Keith Distel panelist at Insurance Journal Insuring Cannabis Summit
Keith Distel was a panelist for the Insurance Journal Insuring Cannabis Summit on October 14th for the kick-off session: “Cannabis Insurance Intelligence: The Essentials and Beyond”, moderated by Charles Pyfrom of Cannagen Insurance Services and joined by fellow panelists Alan Devey of Lockton Companies, Erich Schutz of Jencap Specialty Insurance Services, with an intro from […]
Keith Distel panelist at Business Insurance Hemp & Cannabis Conference
Admiral’s Keith Distel was a panelist for the Business Insurance Hemp & Cannabis Conference on October 13th for the session: “Cannabis Insurance Products – An Update on the Market”, moderated by Norm Ives of Amwins and joined by fellow panelists Stephanie Bozzuto of Cannabis Connect Insurance Services and Charles Pyfrom of CannGen Insurance Services.
Admiral Insurance Group Names Bob Mescher Senior Vice President, Casualty and Ryan Shroyer Vice President, Casualty
Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, today announced the promotion of Bob Mescher to Senior Vice President, Casualty, after leading the Mount Laurel Casualty team since 2015. Ryan Shroyer has been promoted to Vice President, Casualty, filling Mescher’s previous role in Mount Laurel.
Admiral Insurance Group Hires Robert Price, CPA as Senior Vice President, Operations
Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, today announced the appointment of Robert Price, CPA as Senior Vice President, Operations. In this role, Mr. Price will work as a strategic partner to Admiral Insurance Group’s president and its senior leadership team, with responsibility for driving the organization’s overall vision, operating strategy, and innovation.
A&E Webinar: COVID-19 Reopening, Construction Trends and Risks
On Thursday, August 26th, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Design Firms Returning to the Office & Risks
On Thursday, May 27th, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Construction Management – Agency and At-Risk
On Thursday, February 25th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Admiral Announces New National Leadership Positions to Drive Greater Efficiency and Ensure Powerful Results
New leadership alignment forms the foundation of companywide strategy to streamline business processes and enhance service. Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley Company providing wholesale-dedicated excess and surplus lines commercial insurance, recently announced a strategic realignment of its leadership structure that will allow the company to more strongly focus on and integrate its experts, products and […]
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Zoom Conferencing – Benefits & Risks
On Thursday, November 19th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Admiral Showcase Series – Contract Laboratory Qualification
This video is designed to educate brokers on the topic of Contract Laboratory Qualification. The presentation features Tara Lin Couch, Ph.D., Senior Director of Dietary Supplement, and Tobacco Services from EAS Consulting Group.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Remote Work – Advantages & Disadvantages
On Thursday, August 20th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: COVID-19 Special Webinar – Design and Construction Impact
On Thursday, April 16th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Emerging Risks and Enhanced Coverages for the Cannabis Industry
Admiral’s Erich Bublitz, VP of Cannabis Underwriting, Keith Distel, Team Leader, Casualty Underwriting, and Dan Mayo, Senior Underwriter, present a 45-minute, pre-recorded webinar: Emerging Risks and Enhanced Coverages for the Cannabis Industry. In the webinar, we discuss: How is the recent focus on vape issues being addressed in insurance coverage? How does coverage respond to […]
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Contract Provisions That Continue to Cause Problems for A/E Firms
On Thursday, February 20th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group sponsored a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Fiduciary Responsibilities Increasing Risk for Design Firms
On Thursday, November 14th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Admiral’s Bublitz: Cannabis Limited to Single-State Coverage
Erich Bublitz, vice president and cannabis product leader, Admiral Insurance Group, said conflicts between state and federal laws mean that insurance and reinsurance are barred from interstate commerce regarding cannabis. Watch the AM Best TV video from the 2019 WSIA Annual Marketplace to learn more about the cannabis industry.
The Evolution of Cannabis Insurance: How Coverage Needs are Changing at Breakneck Speeds
On Wednesday, October 2, at 1pm EST, Admiral hosted a webinar to discuss the fast pace at which the cannabis industry, and as a result cannabis insurance, is evolving to meet the industry’s needs.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: 3 Mistakes Design Firms Make That Increase Risk
On Thursday, August 22nd, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Admiral Insurance Group Hires Learning and Development Specialist
Investing in Our People Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley company, today announced De’An Woodford will lead learning and development for the organization. In this role, Woodford will work collaboratively with human resources and the senior leadership team to ensure the training programs align well with Admiral’s strategic initiatives and help facilitate the career development of […]
Webinar: Cannabidiol (CBD) – A 360° View
Join us on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 1 PM EST for a complimentary one-hour webinar: Cannabidiol (CBD) – A 360° View. On this webinar, we will feature members of our Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle Team along with Dr. Rita McGuire to discuss the following topics: Understanding CBD Legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill CBD […]
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Design-Build Project Risk
On Thursday, May 30th, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
A&E Webinar for Brokers & Agents: 2019 Design and Construction Outlook & Trends
On Thursday, February 21st, at 1pm EST, Admiral Insurance Group will sponsor a free, 45-minute webinar delivered by SmartRisk, an industry-leading risk management consultancy for the design and construction industry.
Admiral Insurance Group announces New Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer
Admiral Insurance Group, a Berkley company, would like to announce the appointments of Leah Taylor as Senior Vice President, Underwriting Services, and Mark Brown as Chief Underwriting Officer. Leah will work closely with the Casualty and Professional units to drive innovation and implement efficiencies in the production of business. In this new role, she will be responsible for […]
Webinar: How High? Current State of the Cannabis Industry and Where it’s Heading
On Wednesday, January 30, at 1pm, Admiral Insurance Group hosted a free, one hour webinar that examined the current state of the cannabis insurance industry and where it is heading.
Congratulations to Angela Rando, Our 2018 Jim Carey Award Winner
Our 2018 Jim Carey award winner Angela Rando received several glowing submissions that detailed the many reasons why she embodies the characteristics that defined Jim Carey. Angela is a Business Analyst in our IT department where she previously transitioned from our Claims department in May of 2017. Over this past year and a half, […]
Curtis E. Fletcher Appointed to President of Admiral Insurance Group
Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Curt Fletcher as president of Admiral Insurance, a Berkley Company. Curt joined Admiral Insurance in 1998 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. He has over 30 years of experience in the property casualty insurance industry and significant expertise in […]
Ben Woodward Promoted to Vice President of Professional Liability
Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Woodward to the position of Vice President-Professional Liability for the Mount Laurel Office. Ben joined Admiral in 2011. Over the past seven years, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership with increasing roles of responsibility. He most recently served as a Senior Underwriter and focused on […]
Nir Gabay Promoted to Senior Vice President of Professional Liability
Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Nir Gabay to the position of Senior Vice President-Professional Liability. Nir began his career at Admiral in 2007 specializing in Professional Liability. He most recently served as the Vice President of Professional Liability in charge of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West territories. In his new […]
Nir Gabay Speaking at the WSIA Excess & Surplus Lines Program
We are excited to announce that Nir Gabay, Vice President of Underwriting, Professional Liability, will be a speaker for the WSIA Excess & Surplus Lines Program. The session will be held on June 3-6, 2017 in St. Louis MO. We are excited to have the opportunity to connect with insurance professionals early in their careers. […]
Ben Woodward Speaking At Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Academy
We are excited to announce that Ben Woodward, Senior Underwriter, will be a Panel Speaker at the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Academy on April 26 in Chicago. He will be discussing such topics as target market(s) for the design & construction industry, difficult and hard to place fields for the insurance industry, biggest determinants of […]
Mandy Murphy Speaking At Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference
Congratulations to Admiral Insurance Group’s Mandy Murphy, Senior Underwriter, who will be a Panelist at the upcoming Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference on April 10, 2018 in San Diego, California. Mandy will be discussing, “The Growing Practice of Naturopathic Medicine – Underwriting and Risk Management Considerations.”
Prospecting, Relationship Building & Sales: Leveraging LinkedIn
At Admiral, we think that continued learning and growth is the key to continued success. Our most recent training webinar—Prospecting, Relationship Building & Sales: Leveraging LinkedIn—was hosted by insurance digital marketing professional Jeff Teschke of Forge3, Ltd.
Webinar for Brokers & Agents: Major Causes of Claims for Design Firms Today
Insurance brokers and retail agents were invited to join us on Wednesday, October 18 at 10AM PT/1PM ET for a FREE webinar focused on the major causes of claims for design firms today.
Dietary Supplements: Creating a new measure of risk
It’s nearly impossible to pass a grocery or convenience store counter without coming face-to-face with some type of dietary supplement. From energy drinks to weight-loss pills, the types of dietary supplements available have exploded from your common vitamin tablets to complex compounds in a short number of years. This growth has been a lure to […]
Letha Heaton Speaking at the NAPSLO Excess & Surplus Lines Program
We are excited to announce that Letha Heaton, Vice President of Marketing, will once again be a speaker for the NAPSLO Excess & Surplus Lines Program. The Session will be held on June 4-7, 2017 in St. Louis MO. We are excited to have the opportunity to connect with insurance professionals early in their careers. […]
Joseph Junfola Speaking at the West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar
Admiral Insurance Group’s Joseph Junfola, CPCU, Assistant Secretary, Claims will be a Panelist at the upcoming West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar on May 19, 2017, in Anaheim, California. Joe will be discussing, “Understanding and Handling Mixed Use Development Claims from an Underwriting, Claims, and Defense Counsel Perspective.” The West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar […]
Matt Thomas promoted to Vice President of Professional Liability
Admiral Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Thomas to the position of Vice President-Professional Liability for the Seattle Office. Matt joined Admiral in 2010 and most recently was a Senior Underwriter. Throughout his time with Admiral, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership. We at Admiral are very excited for the Seattle team […]
Scott Barraclough Speaking at Temple Risk Management Program
We are excited to announce that Scott Barraclough, President, and CEO, will be conducting an industry speaker session for the Temple Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Sciences Program Students. The session will be held on February 22nd in Alter Hall on Temple University’s campus in downtown Philadelphia. We are excited to have the opportunity […]
Admiral Insurance Group Announces New, Nationally-focused Positions
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (PRWEB) — Admiral Insurance Group, a W. R. Berkley company, announced the promotions of Curt Fletcher to executive vice president of underwriting, Dan Smyrl to senior vice president of casualty, and Leah Taylor to senior vice president of professional liability.