California Insurance coverage Wholesalers Affiliation appoints 4 new administrators

The California Insurance coverage Wholesalers Affiliation (CIWA), an expert commerce affiliation within the California extra and surplus (E&S) insurance coverage sector, has introduced the addition of 4 professionals to its board of administrators.

In line with a Press launch, the induction of the brand new administrators passed off throughout CIWA’s latest board assembly on January 21, with the official unveiling occurring on the prestigious CIWA Annual Assembly held on January 22 in Indian Wells, CA. Elected members are slated to serve two-year phrases on the board.

The next people have been appointed as new administrators:

• Mark Kaufman – regional govt vp, XPT Specialty
• Jeff Case – wholesale dealer, Bridge Specialty/Hull & Firm
• Aimee Bernadicou – lead dealer, M.J. Corridor & Firm Insurance coverage Brokers
• Peter Schifrin – president, Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc.

John Donahue, president of CIWA, expressed his enthusiasm relating to the brand new additions.

“I’m delighted to welcome our 4 new board members for the 2024/25 time period,” he mentioned. “Their diverse experience and dedication to our mission will undoubtedly strengthen CIWA’s influence throughout the California E&S insurance coverage panorama.” Donahue additionally prolonged gratitude to departing board member Emil Moskowitz, acknowledging his “distinctive management” spanning 15 years, describing his tenure as having left an “indelible mark on CIWA’s legacy.”

Whereas Kaufman returns to the CIWA board of administrators, Case, Schifrin, and Bernadicou embark on their inaugural phrases.

“I’ve an extended historical past with CIWA and am honored to be returning to the board,” mentioned Kaufman. “CIWA’s dedication to the California insurance coverage sector aligns with my ardour for the business. I’m excited to collaborate with fellow board members, leveraging our collective data to propel CIWA’s initiatives and contribute to the colourful insurance coverage neighborhood we serve.”

CIWA is a non-profit group devoted to advocacy, training, and networking within the property and casualty section of the insurance coverage business.

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